Spirits & Wine Specialist
The Fresh Market, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
The Fresh Market & You:
Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you’ll make on our store, our team, and our community.
Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team
Team Member discount up to 40%
Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
401K contribution and company match
Financial Wellness Program
Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.
About the Position: Do you have a passion for Spirits, Wine & Liquor? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As the Spirits & WineSpecialist , you willserve as an in-store expert in the selection, tasting, and pairing of spirits and wines, providinga world-class guest experience by delivering personalized recommendations and fostering a passion for spirits and wine education. This roleensuresthe Spirits & Wines department is positioned as a destination for wine enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. The Spirits & Wine Specialist will alsoassistwith merchandising, inventory management, and events to enhance our store’s unique focus on special occasions, dinners, and holidays. You will supportspiritsand wineinventory accuracy, ensure rotation standards and presentation, while supporting guest engagement and department readiness for promotions and seasonalevents.Bycombiningattentiontodetailwithstrongorganizationalskills,you willinspireguest confidence, uphold compliance, and help drive sales success.
What You’ll Do:
This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience whilemaintainingoperational integrity.
Executeplanogramsandmaintainaccurateproductplacementandsignage.
Assist guests with event planning and wine selections tailored to their specific needs, especially for holidays, special occasions, and meal pairings.
Engageguestswithafriendly,helpfulapproachwhenonthesalesfloor.
Manage the wine department’s merchandising, ensuring an organized and attractive presentation of products that align with seasonal trends, special occasions, and guest preferences.
Verifydeliveriesforaccuracyandfreshness,ensuringproperreceivingandstorageprocedures.
Reduceshrinkthroughproactiverotationanddamagecontrolpractices.
Availability: This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Qualifications: At a minimum, what you’ll need:
1+yearsofexperienceinretail,grocery,restaurant,orhospitalityoperations.
Strongattentiontodetailwithorganizationalskills,abilitytomultitask,andworkatafastpace.
Mustbeatleast18yearsofage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.
Retail,culinary,and/orgroceryexperience.
Knowledge of wine, spirits,wineand spirits production, and understanding of the wine and spirits industry.
Wine and Spirits certification (e.g.WSET, Sommelier Certification, CSS- Certified Specialist of Spirits).
Experiencewithelectronicshelflabelsystems,inventory managementtechnology,orAI-enabled retail tools.
Physical and Work Conditions:
Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required
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Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team
Team Member discount up to 40%
Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
401K contribution and company match
Financial Wellness Program
Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.
About the Position: Do you have a passion for Spirits, Wine & Liquor? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As the Spirits & WineSpecialist , you willserve as an in-store expert in the selection, tasting, and pairing of spirits and wines, providinga world-class guest experience by delivering personalized recommendations and fostering a passion for spirits and wine education. This roleensuresthe Spirits & Wines department is positioned as a destination for wine enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. The Spirits & Wine Specialist will alsoassistwith merchandising, inventory management, and events to enhance our store’s unique focus on special occasions, dinners, and holidays. You will supportspiritsand wineinventory accuracy, ensure rotation standards and presentation, while supporting guest engagement and department readiness for promotions and seasonalevents.Bycombiningattentiontodetailwithstrongorganizationalskills,you willinspireguest confidence, uphold compliance, and help drive sales success.
What You’ll Do:
This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience whilemaintainingoperational integrity.
Executeplanogramsandmaintainaccurateproductplacementandsignage.
Assist guests with event planning and wine selections tailored to their specific needs, especially for holidays, special occasions, and meal pairings.
Engageguestswithafriendly,helpfulapproachwhenonthesalesfloor.
Manage the wine department’s merchandising, ensuring an organized and attractive presentation of products that align with seasonal trends, special occasions, and guest preferences.
Verifydeliveriesforaccuracyandfreshness,ensuringproperreceivingandstorageprocedures.
Reduceshrinkthroughproactiverotationanddamagecontrolpractices.
Availability: This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Qualifications: At a minimum, what you’ll need:
1+yearsofexperienceinretail,grocery,restaurant,orhospitalityoperations.
Strongattentiontodetailwithorganizationalskills,abilitytomultitask,andworkatafastpace.
Mustbeatleast18yearsofage.
Preferred Qualifications:
Highschooldiplomaorequivalent.
Retail,culinary,and/orgroceryexperience.
Knowledge of wine, spirits,wineand spirits production, and understanding of the wine and spirits industry.
Wine and Spirits certification (e.g.WSET, Sommelier Certification, CSS- Certified Specialist of Spirits).
Experiencewithelectronicshelflabelsystems,inventory managementtechnology,orAI-enabled retail tools.
Physical and Work Conditions:
Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required
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