Categories : Retail, Management, Customer Service, Alcohol Beverage

Store Management / Beer-Wine-Liquor Department Leader

As the Store Management / Beer-Wine-Liquor Department Leader at Kroger, you will oversee all operations within the beer, wine, and liquor department of a high-volume grocery store. This leadership role involves managing inventory, ensuring compliance with alcohol regulations, driving sales through merchandising and promotions, and leading a team to deliver exceptional customer service. You will collaborate with store management to meet sales targets, optimize department performance, and maintain a safe, clean, and visually appealing sales floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily department operations, including stocking shelves, rotating products, and monitoring product freshness to minimize waste.
• Train, coach, and schedule department associates to ensure high performance and adherence to company standards.
• Manage inventory levels, place orders with suppliers, and conduct regular audits to prevent shrinkage and stockouts.
• Implement merchandising strategies, build eye-catching displays, and promote seasonal and promotional alcohol products to boost sales.
• Ensure strict compliance with state and federal alcohol laws, age verification protocols, and safe handling practices.
• Provide expert product knowledge to customers, offering recommendations and creating a welcoming shopping experience.
• Analyze sales data and customer feedback to identify trends and recommend improvements to store leadership.
• Maintain department cleanliness, safety standards, and equipment functionality in line with Kroger's quality guidelines.

Why Join Kroger?

Kroger offers a dynamic retail environment with opportunities for career growth into higher management roles. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a direct impact on store success in the growing alcohol beverage category.