Company Description:
Discovery Wines opened in 2004 in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. Since then, Discovery has been a neighborhood institution. We have a wide selection of organic, biodynamic, and sustainable wines from all over the globe, as well as spirits, highlighting many small producers. We offer down-to-earth, yet expert knowledge. Our goal is to help each customer feel comfortable finding the right bottle for them, while learning a thing or two about wine and spirits if they want.
Main duties:
Greet guests and offer assistance with choosing a bottle
Stock shelves, stock refrigerator and price bottles
Cellar organization - learning our current system as well as contributing new ideas
Ring sales into our POS system accurately
Receive deliveries and enter invoices into our POS system
Set up shipments with both UPS and our local courier service from online orders
Engage and get to know our customers. We prioritize friendly service and often reach out to customers with offers.
Maintain cleanliness around the shop - sweep, mop, dust, break down boxes, etc
Study the products carried and understand the region, grape, producer notes, etc
**Must be able to lift and move 40 pound boxes up and down stairs** There is a physical element to this job, we all move about 20 boxes a day
Ideal candidates have a good working knowledge of wine regions and spirits. Experience in either wine retail or restaurant wine sales is required. You should have warm people skills and a passion for food and beverage. We also taste new wines almost every night! There will be lots of opportunities to learn and expand your palate. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience level:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Weekly day range:
Education:
Experience:
- Wine Retail: 3 years (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY 10009: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person