About us

City of Buffalo Lake is a small business in Buffalo Lake, MN. We are professional, agile, professional and our goal is to find the ideal manager to move the municipal liquor store and bar in the direction of growth and prosperity.

PURPOSE:

Plans, organizes and supervises the operation of the Municipal Liquor Store (both on and off sales) to maximize return on investment, control of alcoholic beverages, and community service. The Liquor Store Manager exercises a great deal of discretion in the performance of his/her duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general and administrative supervision of the City Clerk/Treasurer and receives program direction from the City Council.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Exercises general and technical supervision over Municipal Liquor Store staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

· Manages the operation of the Municipal Liquor Store including operations, sales, physical plant and personnel

· Proposes short- and long-term goals and objectives for the department.

· Recommends and implements policies and procedures to ensure a safe, efficient and effective work environment.

· Assists in determining methods to increase profitability of operations and decrease expenses.

· Tracks sales to provide optimum level of turnover of merchandise; establishes prices and discounts; develops promotional plans.

· Orders liquor, beer, wine and other goods and supplies; selects merchandise to achieve maximum profitability.

· Prepares daily, monthly and annual reports on facilities and operations.

· Maintains records including reports, inventories, price sheets, invoices, policies and procedures.

· Ensures safety and security of patrons, staff, merchandise and premises.

· Responds to security alarms at the facility.

· Ensures that the facility is properly cleaned and maintained.

· Verifies invoices for payment and refers same to city office for payment; reviews and approves time cards and leave requests.

· Reconciles sales to cash and prepares bank deposits.

· Prepares an annual budget; monitors budget during the year and recommends changes as necessary.

· Conducts inventory of merchandise periodically during the year.

· Recruits and recommends prospective employees for hire.

· Trains and familiarizes staff with facilities, operations, policies and procedures.

· Supervises, reviews and evaluates staff.

· Schedules, assigns and prioritizes work.

· Attends monthly city council meetings.

· Performs other duties as assigned by the city council.

· Performs Bartender/Retail Clerk duties one evening per week and as required.

· Coordinates major maintenance activities with the Public Works Supervisor.

COMMON PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

· Knowledge of laws relating to the sale of liquor and business operation.

· Knowledge of liquor store management including merchandising, retail sales and customer service.

· Knowledge of alcoholic beverages and their preparation.

· Skill in the use of various types of cash registers, Point of Sale Equipment, computers and office equipment.

· Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the public, vendors and others.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

· Ability to supervise staff and accept supervision.

· Ability to follow written and oral directions and complete assigned tasks without supervision.

· Ability to understand and carryout complex tasks involving numbers and prepare reports.

· Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

· Ability to use good judgment and discretion in sales based on age, inebriation and/or possibility of bad checks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school graduate or equivalent.

· Five years retail management experience with two years’ experience as a manager or assistant manager of an on or off sale operation (One year of post-secondary course work in business or marketing may substitute for one-half of the experience required).

· Twenty-one years of age.

· Food Manager Certified or willing to obtain upon hire.

· Must be available to work a schedule which includes a variety of days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

· Excellent product and industry knowledge.

· Computer experience including knowledge in word processing and spreadsheet software.

· Must possess a valid Minnesota Class C driver’s license.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

While performing the duties associated with the job, employee will be required to stand or sit; walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to work in a cooler; stoop or crouch with frequent bending, climb 8’ ladder, twist and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to speak and hear. Physical strength to lift/carry/move up to 50-pound cases of merchandise frequently, stock shelves/coolers and assist customers with carryout.

HAZARD EXPOSURE

General environmentally controlled retail store conditions but will also be exposed to inclement weather conditions assisting customers with carryout and overseeing deliveries. Service operations will vary from loud to quiet depending on the number of customers.

Ability to work with hands frequently in water and water with sanitizer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Buffalo Lake, MN 55314: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person