Wine & Beer Manager (NOC 60020)

Sioux Lookout, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$28–$32 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead the Wine & Beer department’s daily operations, including sales, merchandising, inventory, customer service, compliance, and staff supervision. Manage schedules and administrative tasks, monitor department performance, maintain regulatory and safety standards, and build effective relationships with vendors, colleagues, and the community.

Job details

< Back Wine & Beer Manager (NOC 60020) Apply Now 79 Queen St, Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1, Canada Job Type Full-Time About The Job We are looking for an experienced, customer-focused Wine & Beer Manager to lead the daily operations of our Wine & Beer department. This role is responsible for department sales, merchandising, inventory control, staff leadership, scheduling, compliance, and overall customer experience. The ideal candidate is a strong and accountable leader with a passion for wine and beer, excellent organizational and merchandising skills, and the ability to drive department performance in a fast-paced retail environment. If you enjoy leading people, building strong community relationships, and creating an inviting shopping experience, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day operations of the Wine & Beer department, including sales, inventory management, merchandising, customer service, and department standards. Supervise, train, coach, schedule, and support department staff; set clear expectations, monitor performance, and promote a positive and accountable team environment. Manage inventory levels, ordering, receiving, inventory counts, product rotation, pricing accuracy, and department organization to support product availability and minimize loss. Plan and maintain attractive displays, promotions, product features, and sampling programs in accordance with LCBO and AGCO requirements and company standards. Monitor department sales, gross profit, labour, inventory, and product performance; identify opportunities to improve sales, margins, product mix, and operational efficiency. Provide knowledgeable customer service, respond to customer questions and concerns, and support product recommendations and an engaging shopping experience. Prepare and manage staff schedules, review timecards, and complete required administrative duties using Dayforce and Microsoft Office programs. Ensure all applicable alcohol retail requirements, company policies, health and safety standards, WHMIS requirements, and cleanliness standards are consistently followed within the department. Build effective working relationships with vendors, other departments, and team members, and support community engagement initiatives that promote a positive image for the store. Qualifications And Skills High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in business, retail, hospitality, or a related field is an asset. Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a retail environment; experience in wine, beer, beverage alcohol, or specialty retail is preferred. Strong leadership, communication, customer service, merchandising, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills. Valid Smart Serve certification required, or willingness to obtain certification prior to commencing alcohol-related duties. Understanding of Ontario alcohol retail regulations, including applicable AGCO and LCBO requirements, age verification, and responsible service practices. Computer proficiency in scheduling, inventory management, reporting, and other administrative tasks. Availability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week) Positions: 1 Hourly Rate: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour (based on experience) Benefits After completing the 3-month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Maple Program and access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP program. Location of Work: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1 Language of Work: English (French is considered an asset) Start Date: As soon as possible Closing Date: October 30, 2026 Transportation: Fresh Market Foods will cover a one-time round-trip travel cost for the successful candidate to our location and back to their permanent residence at the end of the work period. (This does not include the cost for a full trailer to move (household goods, trailers, or large personal belongings etc.). Housing: Below-market value employee housing may be available, subject to availability. Submit your resume to: Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager Email: jobs@freshmarketfoods.ca Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of retail supervisory or management experience are required; wine, beer, beverage alcohol, or specialty retail experience is preferred. Candidates need Smart Serve certification or willingness to obtain it before alcohol-related duties, knowledge of Ontario alcohol retail requirements, strong leadership and organizational skills, computer proficiency, and availability for flexible shifts.