Beer Specialist

Schedule:

Full time

Availability:

Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Location:

New York, NYAddress:

770 Broadway

Pay:

$17 - $18 / hour

Job Posting:

05/31/2023

Job Posting End:

06/30/2023

Job ID:

R0171689

Join our team at the new Astor Place store located in New York City! Opening the second half of 2023! Hiring immediately!

Why Join the Wegmans team?

Work for a family-owned company that has been on FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for 24 years in a row

Work as part of an exciting, diverse and fun grand opening team, gaining all the training you need to be successful in your role before the store opens

Endless opportunities for career growth, both at the Astor Place store, and companywide

Safety of our employees is top of mind and we are committed to keeping you safe and healthy while you help to serve our communities

Our Beer department offers customers a unique experience of shopping, with a broad range of beers to fit any taste! In this department, you’ll work with a team to ensure the freshest and newest items are available to our customers. Additionally, you will help to drive sales by creating interest and enthusiasm for the vast offerings of products by helping customers broaden their knowledge.

If you have a passion for beer, educating customers, and working in a fast-paced environment, this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

Possess an understanding of the products offered in the department

Maintain the overall appearance of the department, ensure fresh product and levels are sustained, items are well-merchandised in innovative, eye-appealing displays and stocked in correct locations, while recognizing seasonal, holiday and weather effects on product sales

Proactively approach customers, assist them in locating products throughout the department, provide suggestions for meal pairings, and answer any questions they may have about products

Required Qualifications

Customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

Beer Cicerone Certification

Note to applicant:

Onboarding and training will begin immediately.

Prior to the store opening, training will take place at existing Wegmans store locations in Brooklyn and Harrison, NY and may require travel.

At Wegmans, we’ve long believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive pay and a variety of benefits & perks is just the start of what it means to work at Wegmans.

Whether through premium pay for working on Sundays or holidays, offering industry-leading health care coverage and wellness programs to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being, or paid time off (PTO) to help you balance work and life, we’ve got something for everyone.

And because we care about the wellbeing and success of every person, we recognize each person has their own unique scheduling needs. We’re proud to offer flexibility in scheduling so our employees can prioritize what is most important to them. Our large, high-volume stores and 24x7 operations allow for personalized schedules that balance an employee’s individual needs with the needs of our business and each department.

Comprehensive benefits*Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life

Higher premium pay rates for working Sundays or on a recognized holiday

Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you

Retirement plan with both a profit-sharing and 401(k) match

A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals

Live

Well Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness

Exclusive discounts on electronics, entertainment, gym memberships, travel and more!

And more!***Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.

For 25 years in a row, our employees have put us on the FORTUNE magazine’s list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®. Discover what it means to work for a family-owned, mission-driven, values-based company that believes in caring, respect, empowerment, high standards and making a difference in the community.

Because with a family-like atmosphere of shared support, leaders who have your best interest at heart and growth as part of everything we do, Wegmans is the place for you to do what you love—and love what you do.