Liquor - Evening Supervisor

Date Posted:

Monday, April 7, 2025

Department:

Liquor Store

Compensation:

$58,843.20 - $80,953.60

Hours:

Full-time

Deadline:

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM

Position Objectives:

The Liquor Store Evening Supervisor assists in planning and supervising the operation of the Municipal Off-Sale Liquor Store. Responsible for staffing, inventory control, layout and display of merchandise, proper handling of money, accurate record keeping, social media promotions and building maintenance. This position works primarily late afternoons and evenings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee will assist in planning and supervising the operation of the Municipal Off-Sale Store.  Responsible for staffing, inventory control, layout and display of merchandise, proper handling of money, accurate record keeping, social media promotions and building maintenance.  Employee will primarily work weekday afternoon and evenings (2:00 PM to 10:30 PM) with some Saturdays.

Operations and Management

  •          Assist the Liquor Store Manager in planning and directing the daily operations of the Municipal Liquor Store including developing work procedures and operational and safety plans.
  •          Responsible for timely and effective communication of shift activities to the Manager and Assistant Manager.
  •          Supervise the evening operations of the Municipal Liquor Store including, but not limited to: staffing, sales, merchandising, cleaning and general maintenance of facilities and equipment.
  •          Assist customers in selection and purchase of merchandise.
  •          Resolve customer complaints.
  •          Perform or assist subordinates in performing duties; adjust errors and complaints.
  •          Receive product and reconcile invoices.
  •          Stock sales room shelves according to established plan.
  •          Maintain perpetual inventory and conduct periodic inventory counts.
  •          Ensure a pleasing, clean, safe, attractive shopping environment with effective in-store displays and appealing decorations.
  •          Manage and operate social media promotions
  •          Manage and operate security camera system.
  •          Calculate and forecast product sales and prepare product orders.
  •          Prepare daily sales reports and bank deposits.

 

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities

  •          Supervise the activities of clerks including interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, scheduling, assignment of duties, performance evaluation and performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
  •          Maintain knowledge of and compliance with labor agreements and applicable employment laws, rules and regulations.
  •          Provide a working environment that promotes safety, customer service and commitment to management objectives.
  •          Oversee, maintain and document safety training for employees, provide appropriate safety equipment and ensure a safe working environment.
  •          Ensure employees are provided with appropriate training regarding sales to minors and related sales restrictions.
  •          Maintain complete and accurate employee records.

 

While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the City.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  •          Knowledge of retail pricing methods and techniques and inventory control methods.
  •          General knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles and management procedures.
  •          Ability to instruct and supervise subordinate employees in an effective manner.
  •          Knowledge of the supervision and operation of a municipal liquor store.
  •          Knowledge of liquor, beer and wine products to effectively assist customers.
  •          Skill operating computers and relevant software and experience with use of technology in a retail establishment.
  •          Ability to market and promote merchandise sales.
  •          Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and interpersonal skills as applied to interactions with staff, managers and officials, vendors, and the general public.
  •          Analytical ability to select, evaluate and interpret data, guidelines, policies and procedures.

 

Education and Experience

Associate Degree in business administration, sales, accounting, bookkeeping, business management or a related field and two years supervisory experience and 2 years of experience in retail business operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Physical and Mental Requirements

Positions in this job typically require frequent sitting and standing, walking, intermittent bending or stooping, kneeling or squatting, and keyboarding. This position is generally light-duty, requiring exertion of 25 pounds and may require the exertion up to 60 pounds of force on occasion and the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects.

The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an in-door environment. There is exposure customers and vendors.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Supervisor Competencies

Supervision 

  •          Manages and directs the Department staff and the work activities of the employees in alignment with the vision and direction of the City.
  •          Provides effective supervision, training and guidance for assigned personnel; is approachable; anticipates changes and manages challenges.
  •          Promotes teamwork and cooperation.
  •          Serves as a positive role model of successful performance and ethical conduct.
  •          Monitors and documents the work performance of assigned personnel on a timely and continual basis, conducts effective coaching, reviews performance, and takes corrective action whenever necessary. 
  •          Delegates responsibility and authority.
  •          Responsible for scheduling work assignments, tracking, and approving hours of work.
  •          Recommends only:
                      o    Hiring, promoting and/or transferring of employees: in the City’s and Public Utilities’ structure, the final approval is by the Council and Board of Commissioners.
                      o    Awarding merit increases: negotiated by union contracts, and requires Council and Board approval.
                      o    Discipline and/or suspension: final approval is by the HR Manager and City Administrator.
                      o    Terminating employees: final approval is by the City Administrator and/or Council and Board of Commissioners.


Staff Development and Motivation

  •          Conducts or oversees training for current and new employees to ensure established procedures are clearly understood and followed.
  •          Continually monitors results being achieved in assigned areas, providing the necessary tools and coaching to create a cohesive team.
  •          Creates a working climate in which assigned personnel are motivated to develop their working knowledge, skills, and abilities, and demonstrates by personal example the desired standards of conduct and work performance.


Safety Conscious

  •          Enforces all safety rules, regulations and procedures. Provides training as necessary.
  •          Processes incident/accident reporting within time constraints, investigates incidents/accidents to determine causes.
  •          Actively participates in and supports the safety and health programs.
  •          Makes certain that equipment, tools, and machinery are used and maintained properly.

 
Competencies Common to All City Positions

  •          Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with, all departmental and applicable City policies and procedures
  •          Demonstrate, by personal example, the spirit of service, excellence and integrity expected from all staff.
  •          Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willingness to assist newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
  •          Confer regularly with, and keep immediate supervisor informed of, all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
  •          Represent the City of Detroit Lakes in a professional manner to the publicoutside contacts and constituencies.
  •          Possess an innovative spirit which can identify, develop and support improved methods, procedures or technologies.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Minimum qualifications include an Associate Degree in business administration, sales, accounting, bookkeeping, business management or related field and two years of supervisory experience and two years’ experience in retail business operation; or any equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Benefits:

Heath Insurance – Employees become eligible for health insurance benefits on the first day of employment.  The City offers the employee the option to choose from four (4) health insurance plans.   The City pays 100% of the monthly premium for a single policy and will contribute $1750 towards the monthly premium of a family plan.  Employee will pay the difference through payroll deduction.  More information will be shared during the interview.

The City will contribute $250 quarterly into a Heath Savings Account over the first 18 months of employment once you enroll in the City of Detroit Lakes Health Insurance Plan.  (Total contribution of $1500) 
 
Vacation – the rate of accumulation for vacation is as follows:
1st through the 5th year.….......80 hours per year (3.08 hours per pay period)
6th through the 12th year.........120 hours per year (4.62 hours per pay period)
13th through the 19th year.......160 hours per year (6.15 hours per pay period)
20 years plus ….……………....200 hours per year (7.69 hours per pay period)
 
Sick Leave – Sick leave is earned at 8 hours each month of service (3.70 hours per pay period).  Unused sick leave will be allowed to accumulate to a maximum of 1,120 hours.  After 36 months of continuous service, severance pay will be granted all employees upon termination of service for one-half, not to exceed 560 hours, to an employee, unless the employee is discharged for cause.
 
When a total of 1,120 hours has been accrued, an additional 960 hours of sick leave for catastrophic illness may be accrued in a second sick leave bank except in the 12 month period prior to retirement, an employee shall be allowed to use 240 hours of the second sick leave bank before use of the first bank is required.  Upon termination of service, the City will place 10% of the value of the employee’s second sick leave bank in the employees Post Retirement Account to be used to pay the employees health insurance and health costs.
 
Holidays – the following holidays will be observed as paid holidays for all regular employees:
 
New Year’s Day                                             Veteran’s Day
Martin Luther King Day                                  Thanksgiving Day
President’s Day                                             Columbus Day
Memorial Day                                                Christmas Day
July 4th                                                           Personal Day
Labor Day                                                      Juneteenth
 
Post Retirement Health Care Savings Plan – The City has established a Post Retirement Health Care Savings Plan whereby its employees save to cover post-retirement health care costs in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 352.98.  As stated above, upon leaving employment with the City, 50% and 10% of your accumulated sick leave banks and all unused or earned vacation must be placed in this fund.  These funds will be eligible for tax-preferred or tax-free treatment.
 
Health Insurance  Upon the early retirement of an employee from the City and if the employee qualifies for a PERA pension, the employee or the employee’s spouse may at his or her discretion continue to participate in the City's group hospitalization plan until age 65 or Medicare eligible age.  The City shall contribute 50% of the health insurance premium up to a maximum of $325.00/month for a family contract and 100% of the health insurance premium up to a maximum of $325.00 per month for a single contract to age 65 or Medicare eligible age.  The benefit shall be calculated by providing three months of health insurance for each year of service of the employee. When the benefit expires, the retiree shall be required to pay 100% of his/her health insurance premium. 
 
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) is a public pension plan whereby 6.5% is taken from your check each payroll and the City contributes 7.5% each payroll to your account.  You become vested when you have a minimum of five years of service which will make you eligible to receive benefits in monthly installments when you reach retirement age. 
 
Life Insurance: The Employer will provide full-time Employees a Group Life Insurance Plan in the amount of $20,000.
 
Deferred Compensation Program options are offered to employees wishing to defer income to a supplemental retirement Plan.

Voluntary Plans are offered to employees with the premium paid 100% by the employee.   Such plans are Dental, Flexible Spending, Life Insurance, Cancer, Short Term Disability and Vision Insurance.
 
**“Complete Benefit Package will be discussed upon employment, benefits are effective through December 31, 2025**