Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1 - Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh

Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1 to join our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store at Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of the store while delivering exceptional customer service. You will work closely with the General Manager to lead, motivate, and develop a team, drive sales, and maintain high standards of store presentation. Apply today and take your career to the next level!

This position supports the daily operation of a retail liquor store by supervising clerks and ensuring steady store activity. The role focuses on customer service, staff coordination, inventory practices, and smooth shift transitions. As a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Shift Leadership: Guide staff during assigned shifts and ensure coverage across all service areas
• Customer Support: Assist shoppers, resolve concerns, and help maintain a positive store environment
• Inventory Oversight: Monitor product counts, address discrepancies, and keep systems updated
• Cash Procedures: Handle cash accurately, prepare deposits, and manage register operations
• Store Readiness: Maintain a clean, organized store and prepare the location for opening or closing

At Fine Wine & Good Spirits, we offer a unique opportunity to grow within a state-owned retail environment with a focus on quality customer service and team development. As an Assistant Manager, you will gain valuable experience in retail operations and management while making a significant impact on store success. If you are someone who has the passion for helping customers, then come grow your career with the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board!

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free - Secure - Onsite Parking
• Work hours will vary. Scheduled hours will be equal to 75 hrs. biweekly.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Liquor Store Clerk 2 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years as a Liquor Store Clerk 1 or an Intermittent Liquor Store Clerk (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of lead retail sales work.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.