SPIRITS BUYER
- $60,000 Yearly
- Full-Time
Spirits Buyer
Salary: DOE
Description
Wally’s Wine & Spirits, LLC is looking for an experienced, motivated, hardworking Spirits Buyer to join its team. This is a full time, not a remote position.
The successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of spirits, as well as the ability to quickly recall and share complex information about diverse types of Spirits, tasting notes, and food pairings. Their main responsibility is to promote Spirits category sales through staff and customer education, and by:
Ordering Spirits for all retail and restaurant locations
Identifying new products and trends in the Spirits category
Maintaining inventory levels for the Spirits category in the warehouse and retail and restaurant locations
Working with Bar Managers on Spirits category products for Bars and Cocktail Programs
Recommending Spirits based on customer preferences
Training waitstaff and bar team on Spirits category
Conducting brand tastings for staff and customers
Ability to prioritize responsibilities, multi-task, and manage time efficiently
Genuine passion for hospitality with the desire to grow professionally
Guest focused approach to management
Punctuality
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed.
Required Experience:
Minimum 5 years alcohol operations experience in fine dining and/or retail with an extensive knowledge of Spirits
Minimum 2 years alcohol buying experience
Ability to work in a high pressure, demanding environment
Excellent product knowledge
Excellent knowledge of computer applications and POS system
Open flexibility – requires weekend and evening work schedule
Mixology / cocktail experience is an advantage
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Excellent guest service and hospitality skills and professional presentation
Strong people-oriented leadership skills
Strong analytical/decision making skills
Excellent interpersonal communications and presentation skills
Excellent ability to solve complex problems
Demonstrated ability to effectively drive sales and profits
Ability to drive initiatives to increase brand loyalty
Proven success of building and cultivating strong positive working relationships
Initiative-taking with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Time management and deadline oriented
Must be effective at listening, understanding, and clarifying concerns and issues raised by guests
Our benefits include:
- 401k
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life
- Paid time off
- Amazing product discounts
- Access to internal wine tastings, specialty food tastings and area wine even
Address
Wally's Wine & Spirits
Beverly Hills, CAIndustry
Business
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