Assistant Store Manager

Join Our Team as Assistant Store Manager

Are you a person who knows the difference between a Lager and an IPA? Do you enjoy the spirit of great customer service? We’re looking for a high‑energy, organized, and reliable Assistant Store Manager to help lead our team and keep the good times pouring!

• Create a welcoming and fun customer service environment.
• Help interview, train, and mentor our part‑time team.
• Check in shipments and organize the stockroom.
• Work with the Store Manager on product placement and eye‑catching displays.
• Ensure the store is clean, safe, and easy to navigate.
• Maintain accurate inventory by assisting with physical counts and entering receiving invoices.
• Draft employee schedules and ensure all liquor laws are strictly followed.
• Maintain and encourage good public relations with customers and vendors.
• Establish a positive customer service environment.
• Attend all required staff meetings, employee meetings and other management or industry related meetings and seminars as directed.
• Complete interviews for part‑time employees as directed by the Store Manager.
• Communicate with Store Manager and staff daily.
• Complete OSHA safety requirement checklist on a monthly basis.
• Assist Store Manager with product placements, ordering and display objectives.
• Promote efficient, effective and accurate product workflow.
• Document and report all maintenance issues.
• Prepare first draft of employee schedule bi‑weekly.
• Complete banking responsibilities and rounds when necessary.
• Provide leadership assistance (working with part‑time staff, securing cash, receipts, opening and closing store).
• Enforce policies, procedures and laws related to selling liquor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Location: Lakeville Liquors – Keokuk, 20880 Keokuk Avenue

2026 anticipated starting wage: $30.29 per hour.
Salary range: $30.29 to $39.20 per hour.

• Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
• Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Holiday hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Formal education beyond high school is preferred.
• Minimum of two years practical experience and knowledge in the alcohol beverage industry.
• Excellent liquor, beer and wine product knowledge.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must be able to work a schedule that includes a variety of days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Previous key holder, lead or assistant management experience in retail establishment preferred; liquor store retail experience preferred.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software and point of sale software.
• Strong logical and reasoning skills to evaluate solutions.

• Regular exertion of up to 25 pounds, frequent up to 50 pounds, occasional up to 100 pounds.
• Standing, walking, speaking, hearing, using hands.
• Repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, lifting; standard vision required.
• Vocal communication required; hearing required.
• Visual inspection involving small defects/parts; moderate noise environment.

EEO statement: The City of Lakeville is an equal opportunity employer.

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