Wine and Beer Lead

Healthy Living is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Wine and Beer Lead to join our team. We care deeply about great food and even better service and hospitality. Our Wine and Beer Department is a big part of what makes us special—filled with carefully chosen products and a team that loves sharing what they know. Our Wine & Beer Lead will support the behind-the-scenes operations that keep the department running smoothly. In this role, you’ll help ensure our shelves are well-stocked with a diverse selection of wines and beers, support beautiful merchandising, offer thoughtful pairing suggestions, and contribute to the outstanding service our guests know and love.

As our Wine and Beer Lead, you’ll take charge of ordering products, working closely with vendors to get what we need, when we need it. You'll use tools like HL software, auto-order systems, and reports to keep inventory in check and help us stay within budget. You’ll also play a key role in keeping the department clean, organized, and welcoming—and in training new team members so they feel confident and knowledgeable of department procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the Wine and Beer team, ensuring a collaborative, positive, and high performing environment
• Trains, mentors and motivates wine and beer staff
• Maintains an in-depth knowledge of department products, standards, procedures, and protocols
• Exemplifies the highest standards of courteous, professional guest service
• Provides guidance and direction to ensure appropriate shelf stock and back stock conditions, cleanliness and safety standards
• Completes replenishment ordering for all vendors in designated departments and/or categories
• Maintains accuracy of inventory and cycle counts
• Maintains strong vendor relationships and communication
• Monitors inventory and maintains appropriate shelf and backstock levels
• Completes all shrink reporting responsibilities weekly
• Completes all credit reporting and follows through on every credit
• Understands and utilizes the merchandising directive

Experience:

• At least 2 years working in a professional retail environment; preferably in the grocery or natural foods industry
• Previous buying, inventory management or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year experience working with both international and domestic wine and beer.

Schedule: Full-Time, weekend availability required

Pay: $20.00 - $23.44 per hour (previous experience taken into consideration)

Location: 222 Dorset St. South Burlington VT

Benefits we're proud of!

Full-Time Staff at Healthy Living enjoy:

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Flex Spending Accounts

Health Spending Accounts

Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)

Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)

Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!

Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off Café, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements

401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one

Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!

Free Celtics tickets

Plus many more!

We’re not just about work; we’re about creating an environment where you can thrive—professionally and personally. Enjoy these exceptional benefits that support your health, happiness, and financial well-being.