Wine & Beer Team Leader - Plum Market Palm Beach

Job Description

Job Description

Plum Market is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of our newest location in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, scheduled for early 2026. This highly anticipated store will bring Plum Market’s signature offering of fresh, locally sourced, and thoughtfully curated natural and organic foods to the vibrant Palm Beach community. Guests can look forward to a full-service experience featuring chef-crafted prepared foods, premium grocery selections, and exceptional hospitality in a welcoming, elevated environment that reflects the best of the Plum Market brand.

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do . We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve . From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Wine & Beer Team Leader

Description:

The Wine & Beer Team Leader is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the department, ensuring exceptional Customer Service, strong product assortment, and operational excellence. This role manages departmental inventory, purchasing strategies, vendor relationships, merchandising execution, and labor planning. The Team Leader is also accountable for training and developing Team Members and Buyers while achieving sales, margin, and shrink goals that align with Plum Market’s high standards.

Who you are:

You are passionate and knowledgeable about wine & beer and enjoy inspiring your team and Customers.

You are a strong and positive leader, focused on coaching, development, and consistent performance.

You are organized, goal-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced, retail environment.

You collaborate effectively across departments and maintain strong relationships with leadership, support teams, and vendors.

You take pride in execution—from visual merchandising to inventory accuracy to Guest engagement.

You value inclusion, foster a welcoming team culture, and communicate with professionalism and clarity.

You are motivated to lead with integrity and pursue continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

Previous leadership experience in a retail or beverage environment, with responsibility for multiple product categories.

Strong knowledge of wine and beer products, trends, and sourcing.

Proven success managing profit margins, inventory levels, and departmental labor budgets.

Experience in coaching Buyers on purchasing and promotional execution.

Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to lead through delegation, accountability, and team engagement.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word).

Flexibility to work various retail shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Lead all daily operations for the Wine & Beer Department, ensuring exceptional Customer Service and product availability.

Guide and develop Team Members and Buyers to meet departmental goals and service standards.

Maintain full stock levels without overstocking by managing orders and collaborating with category Buyers.

Execute high-impact merchandising and promotional strategies that align with store priorities.

Achieve and maintain margin, shrink, and labor targets through effective planning and follow-through.

Foster clear communication across the department, store leadership, and support groups.

Ensure compliance with all Plum Market policies, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines.

Actively contribute to store leadership initiatives and support a strong team culture.