We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Liquor Store General Manager 1A to lead the operations of our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store on Depot Street in Latrobe.
Why Join Us? At Fine Wine & Good Spirits, you will have the opportunity to manage a dynamic retail environment, gain invaluable experience in retail operations, and grow your career within a supportive, state-owned business. As a General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of the store while leading and developing a dedicated team. Step into a position where your decisions support success!
As a General Manager you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the store’s performance, ensuring exceptional customer service, and driving operational success. You will be a key leader overseeing day to day activities, developing a high performing team, and implementing strategies to exceed sales targets while maintaining a top tier store environment. Responsibilities include:
- Store Leadership: Lead, direct, and manage all store operations; ensure work tasks are delegated effectively; and set schedules to ensure full coverage and operational needs are met
- Customer Service: Oversee work to ensure the store remains clean and welcoming; ensure the team consistently delivers excellent customer service and meets business goals
- Staff Development: Coach and motivate store staff, offer feedback, provide training, and encourage staff to grow in their roles
- Store Operations: Manage inventory, drive sales initiatives, handle cash management, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to alcohol sales
- Operational Coordination: Collaborate with broader management to develop and implement effective sales and operational strategies
- Advance Teamwork: Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment where staff are engaged, motivated, and aligned with store objectives
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment.
- Work hours will vary, totaling 75 hours 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
- 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.