New Liquor Store Coming Soon to Ponte Vedra, FL!
Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.
Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team
The Wine Specialist will serve as an in-store expert in the selection, tasting, and pairing of wines, providing a world-class guest experience by delivering personalized recommendations and fostering a passion for wine education. This role ensures the Spirits & Wines department is positioned as a destination for wine enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. The Wine Specialist will also assist with merchandising, inventory management, and events to enhance our store’s unique focus on special occasions, dinners, and holidays.
What You'll Do:Provide outstanding guest service by offering personalized wine recommendations, educating guests on varietals, pairings, and seasonal selections.Maintain regular wine sampling events and actively engage with guests to drive sales and enhance the guest experience.Uphold high-quality standards of guest engagement to ensure every interaction leaves a positive, lasting impression.Manage the wine department’s merchandising, ensuring an organized and attractive presentation of products that align with seasonal trends, special occasions, and guest preferences.Handle inventory management including ordering, receiving, and storing products in compliance with quality standards and rotation practices.Ensure the department is fully stocked, regularly inspected, and compliant with regulatory standards.Work closely with store management and team members to achieve department sales and profit goals.Foster a culture of teamwork by encouraging cross-departmental collaboration and mentoring fellow team members on wine knowledge.Provide regular feedback to department managers and store leadership on department performance and guest trends.Ensure all operational tasks, including ordering, expense control, and regulatory compliance, are efficiently managed to meet store objectives.Maintain a clean and organized department following all company safety, sanitation, and operational guidelines.Accurately track sales, product rotation, and ensure all wine-related activities comply with state laws and company policies.Maintain expert-level knowledge of wine, including varietals, regions, and food pairings, and stay current with new product offerings.Educate and train team members on wine knowledge and tasting techniques to ensure guests receive the best service possible.Assist guests with event planning and wine selections tailored to their specific needs, especially for holidays, special occasions, and meal pairings.Availability:
This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Qualifications:Preferred qualifications
Knowledge of wine, wine production, and the wine industry. Wine certifications (e.g., WSET, Sommelier Certification) or equivalent experience.Prior experience in a high-end or specialty grocery environment.Experience planning and hosting wine events or tastings. Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others as part of a high performing team.Physical and Work Conditions
Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperaturesAbility to use tools equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipmentRequired to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)Required to wear approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipmentWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required
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