Liquor Store General Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Liquor Store General Manager 3A to lead the operations of our Fine Wine & Good Spirits store at 724 South Street in Philadelphia.

• Lead, direct, and manage all store operations, ensuring the team consistently delivers excellent customer service and meets business goals.
• Oversee and motivate store staff, ensuring tasks are delegated effectively, work quality is monitored, and employees receive necessary guidance and training.
• Drive sales initiatives, from receiving shipments and stocking inventory to assisting customers with product selection and offering expert recommendations.
• Ensure the store environment remains clean, organized, safe, and welcoming for both customers and staff at all times.
• Manage inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure proper product placement and display for optimal customer experience.
• Handle cash management, sales reporting, and maintain accurate records in line with company policies and procedures.
• Help ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies related to alcohol sales.
• Collaborate with the broader management team to develop and implement effective sales and operational strategies.
• Participate in employee training and performance management, ensuring team members are equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented work environment where staff are engaged, motivated, and aligned with store objectives.
• Safely lift products – occasionally overhead or from a squatting position from the floor – weighing 30 to 50 pounds, occasionally up to 60 pounds, ensuring both personal safety and product protection.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Oversee staffing schedules, ensuring shifts are appropriately covered and operational needs are met.

• Limited free off‑street parking.
• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours will vary, totaling 75 hours biweekly.
• Telework:
  Not an option.
• Salary:
  The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees may be negotiable.

• One year as a Liquor Store General Manager 2B (or equivalent).
• Two years as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 3 or a Liquor Store General Manager 2A (or equivalent).
• Three years as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 2 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1B (or equivalent).
• Four years as a Liquor Store Assistant Manager 1 or a Liquor Store General Manager 1A (or equivalent).
• Five years of supervisory retail sales work.

• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.