Liquor Store Associate - PT (Summerland)

Summerland, BC, Canada

Part Time

Entry Level

Otter Co-op is hiring for a Part Time Liquor Store Associate at our Angry Otter Liquor @ Peacocks Perch located in Summerland, BC.

Who we are:

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), Thirty-one Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Highwayman pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Liquor Store Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

Provide excellent customer service to guests in a courteous, efficient manner
Process register transactions, refunds, and returns, activate gift cards
Ensure register drawer is balanced at the end of shift following company procedures
Stock, face, and rotate products on the shelves
Receive, check, and put away deliveries
Keep store and storage areas clean and organized
Utilize product knowledge to promote sales
Contribute to the Team in living the Corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
Perform other duties as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations Management as well as:

Liquor retail experience is preferred
Serving it Right license is required
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Team player with strong communication skills
Problem solver and quick learner
WSET 1 minimum accreditation is required to be obtained within the first year of employment
Ability to physically lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for full 8 hour shift
Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
MUST be over 19 years of age to be considered
MUST have open availability and able to work a variety of shifts that include mornings, afternoons, and late evenings
This position is based out of the Peacocks Perch Liquor Store, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise

What’s in it for you:

Competitive Wages
Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan
Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
Education Assistance Program
Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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