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 transparent 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 adaptable 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, MapleProgramand 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.

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.

📌 Wine & Beer Manager (NOC 60020) (Sioux Lookout)
🏢 Fresh Market Foods
📍 Sioux Lookout