Beer and Wine Specialist

Job Title: Beer and Wine Steward

Beer and Wine Stewards manage the Beer, Wine and Spirits department. They provide customer service in the Beer and Wine department, order and receive product and maintain relationships with customers and vendors.

Job Locations

US-WA-Bellevue

Our Culture

Our Vision: To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet.

Our Mission: We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems.

Our Values:

We foster high standards

We act with integrity

We embrace stewardship

We take action because we care

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:

• Collaborate
• Demonstrate Kindness
• Focus on the customer
• Instill trust
• Value diversity

In addition, leaders are expected to:

• Build Effective Teams
• Ensure Accountability
• Inspire Others

Main Job Responsibilities

• Models and provides excellent, professional customer service
• Responsible for oversight of the beer and wine department
• Orders, stocks and builds displays in the beer and wine department
• Communicates with vendors, PCC staff, members and other customers regarding beer and wine
• Ensures the department is well merchandised and has the correct signage
• Ensues department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met
• Provides leadership and direction for the beer and wine department
• Willingness to perform other tasks including cashiering when needed
• Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven ability to provide excellent, professional customer service
• Must have extensive beer and wine product knowledge and be motivated to expand knowledge
• Previous retail or public customer contact experience and background in retail grocery industry required
• Available to work a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
• Excellent leadership, teambuilding, and communication skills
• Must demonstrate basic math skills and computer skills including Microsoft Office products
• Must have strong organizational, attention to detail, and multitasking skills
• Must be able to meet physical demands including standing, bending, twisting, and repetitive motion, and lifting 10-40lbs
• If hired into this role, a Class 12 permit is required if working in a store where alcohol tastings take place (paid for by PCC).
• A current Food Worker Card from the Washington State Department of Health is required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Benefits and Perks

• Additional $1.50/hour Night Differential when applicable.
• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Parental Leave
• Vacation Accrual 0.06 hours per hour worked
• Sick Accrual 0.025 hours per hour worked (Includes Union and State Accrual Rates)
• Pension through UFCW 3000
• Discounted ORCA Pass
• Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
• Free Co-op Membership
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Comp Details

Starting Wage: $31.15/hour