Wine Department Manager - Balducci's McLean, VA

Beverage Steward

As a Beverage Steward, you're the go-to for great pairings and even better conversations, helping customers explore wines and beers while providing a welcoming and informative shopping experience. You'll assist with product selection, answer questions, and share helpful insights so customers leave confident in their choices, whether it's a quick recommendation or a thoughtful pairing for a meal or occasion.

You also maintain department conditions throughout the day by stocking, rotating, and organizing products while keeping displays full and visually consistent. You monitor inventory levels, complete ordering tasks, and follow merchandising plans and standards. This role operates in a fast-paced retail environment where consistency, organization, and product awareness contribute to overall department performance.

What you bring to the table:

• Customer Interaction Skills: Ability to communicate clearly with customers and provide accurate product information
• Product Knowledge: Basic understanding of wine and beer categories, with interest in learning product characteristics and pairings
• Communication Skills: Ability to convey product details, pricing, and promotional information clearly
• Attention to Detail: Ability to maintain accuracy in pricing, labeling, rotation, and presentation standards
• Organization & Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workflow, and maintain an orderly work area
• Inventory & Stocking Practices: Ability to stock, rotate, and maintain inventory levels to meet demand
• Vendor & Product Coordination: Ability to communicate with vendors regarding ordering, product availability, and merchandising activities
• Event & Promotion Awareness: Ability to prepare and execute tasting events, promotions, and sampling activities
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to changing priorities and workload in a fast-paced environment
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift and move products up to 50lbs, stand for extended periods, and remain active throughout the shift

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and varying shifts
• Compliance with all alcohol sales regulations and company policies

Why you will choose us:

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values:

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.