The Lead Clerk is responsible for maintaining store operations in the absence of the store Manager or Lead Supervisor. Duties include but are not limited to: opening and closing of store, operating a cash register; stocking of liquor store coolers and shelves; balancing sales receipts; cleaning of store; providing work direction and training other part-time staff when store manager or Lead Supervisor are not on duty. Provides excellent customer service. 

• Provide excellent customer service, including but not limited to: handling complaints, verifying I.D.'s, for authenticity, making sure no illegal sales are made to intoxicated patrons or minors. Recommend and sell merchandise to customers. Help carry merchandise to customer's vehicles.
• May supervise receipt and deposit of money, count cash, balance cash receipts, and prepare bank deposit forms.
• Performs cashier duties, including operating cash register/point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Changes, rotates and prices displays. Stocks and rotates liquor merchandise on shelves (involves carrying cases of beer, liquor and wine). Stocks coolers and set-up displays.
• Performs general cleaning maintenance at the liquor store, including but not limited to; setting up and dismantling displays; dusting shelves, displays, etc.; vacuuming and sweeping floors; removing snow from walkways; removing trash from store; cleaning store and cooler windows; washing shelves and bottles; and cleaning restrooms.
• Provides work direction to casual part-time staff during shift in the absence of store management staff. Assists with training of the staff, including store guidelines, product knowledge and carding procedures.
• Monitors ongoing inventory, assists with cycle counts. Inspects and verifies incoming stock. Prepares transfers and makes adjustments for distress merchandise.
• Prepares store for opening and closing, including operating the alarm system.
• Performs other duties consistent with the tasks of the position as maybe assigned by the City.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements:

•  High school graduate or equivalent.
•  Must be at least 21 years of age.
•  Basic knowledge of retail sales, including ability to reconcile cash and receipts, and obtain knowledge of cash register/POS procedures.
•  Demonstrated ability to provide work direction to staff.
•  Basic product knowledge within the liquor industry.
•  Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide variety of people.
•  Demonstrated excellent customer service and communication skills.
•  Must have own transportation to work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous retail experience in a liquor operation.
• Physical Requirements: Physical strength to frequently lift moderately heavy cases of merchandise and ability to occasionally assist with lifting 80 lb. kegs into vehicles.
• Able to stand or walk for long periods.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and stooping.

This position is a casual variable hour position (approximately 10-25 hours per week). As a Lead clerk you will be scheduled from 4:00 p.m./5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday and Sundays; Sunday hours 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays are a must. Please note; Days shifts are possible depending on availability.
Offer of employment is contingent upon successful complete of a background investigation. Accepting applications until position is filled.