• Develop and implement a strategic plan for the beverage category, including product selection, pricing, and promotions.• Negotiate and maintain relationships with suppliers, brokers, and distributors.• Plan and execute marketing campaigns, promotions, and merchandising strategies to drive sales and increase brand visibility.• Ensure all beverages meet company’s approved quality standards• Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, concerns, and special request related to the beverage category.• Analyze and optimize profit margins through pricing strategies, cost control, and supplier negotiations to maximize profitability within the beverage category.

• Create/commit purchase orders.• Perform weekly inventory to ensure accurate ordering.• Investigate product shortages.• Manage supplier/vendor shipments to ensure timely deliveries.• Run reports to track product movement to predict future product needs.• Identify ways to improve sales and profit margins by performing cost analysis and merchandising.• Build/maintains relationships with vendors.• Organize daily workload to ensure freight and back stock are put away, shelves are stocked, and product is rotated.• Supervise day-to-day performance of department staff by assigning tasks and directing workflow.• Manage attendance, work performance, or other employee issues in conjunction with the department manager.• Collaborate with departments to improve practices and procedures.• Maintain high level of presence on the floor to assist employees and customers.

• Accurately manage product and stocking levels.• Perform quarterly inventory for multiple stores.• Verify supplier shipments against purchase orders to ensure accuracy.• Lead a team of six to eight staff members and manage daily store operations.• Create, maintain and continually develop a productive team.• Complete initial and ongoing training, monthly check-ins and quarterly evaluations for all staff.• Completed year-long Mud Bay Leadership Training program focusing on communication skills, problem solving and personal development.• Identify, reach out and connect with customers. Provide effective, fact-based, customized solutions and recommendations.• Continuously strive to acquire product knowledge in order to support customer needs.• Perform POS, cash handling, inventory and financial procedures accurately and efficiently.• Able to recruit effectively, hire insightfully and provide useful feedback.• Participate in community and company activities.

• Managed a team of 40+ employees and daily restaurant operations including scheduling, training and hiring.• Ensured weekly food cost and labor goals were met.• Inputted invoices, daily labor and sales into spreadsheets.• Reviewed Profit & Loss and labor reports weekly.• Performed bar inventory and ordering.• Organized and facilitated monthly promotional events.• Created seasonal marketing/advertising strategies to engage customer base.• Effective cash management – investigated/resolved cash discrepancies• Resolved customer complaints and provided excellent customer service.• Provided regular channels for team communication with staff meetings and regular check-ins.• Ensured safe food handling practices at all times.• Successfully lead individuals in fast paced, high stress situations.