Assistant Store Manager

Renaissance Wines & Spirits is looking for a dependable and experienced Assistant Store Manager to support the day-to-day operation of our busy Harlem location.

This is a hands-on position. The Assistant Manager will work alongside the Store Manager and staff and should be capable of taking charge of store operations when the Manager is unavailable.

Pay: $22–$25/hour, commensurate with experience

Full-time position

Typical Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 4:00 PM–12:00 AM (midnight)

Paid training provided

Because we operate with a small team, this position requires exceptional scheduling flexibility. Candidates must be willing and able to provide occasional short-notice coverage when needed, including evenings, weekends, holidays, longer shifts, and double shifts. Short-notice coverage may require reporting to the store within approximately two hours and being prepared to work at least a 4-hour shift or a full shift, depending on coverage needs.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store independently and serve as a keyholder
• Act as the person in charge when the Store Manager is unavailable
• Provide excellent customer service and handle customer concerns
• Prepare tills and maintain accurate cash-handling procedures
• Receive and verify deliveries
• Stock merchandise and maintain an organized sales floor and stockroom
• Assist with inventory management and accuracy
• Place routine product orders and communicate with vendors
• Assist with preparing and adjusting employee schedules
• Help coordinate coverage when employees call out
• Direct and support employees during assigned shifts
• Ensure store procedures and alcohol-sale/ID requirements are followed
• Assist with loss prevention and store security
• Perform cashier and stocking duties alongside the team as needed
  

Qualifications

• Previous retail, customer-service, or supervisory experience
• Experience as a keyholder, shift supervisor, team lead, or assistant manager strongly preferred
• Strong reliability and punctuality
• Comfortable taking responsibility and making decisions when the Store Manager is unavailable
• Strong communication and customer-service skills
• Comfortable handling cash and using POS/computer systems
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Exceptional scheduling flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, longer shifts, double shifts, and occasional short-notice coverage
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and organized in a busy environment
• Prior wine and spirits experience is a plus
• Must be looking for a long-term position
• Must be legally eligible to work as a W-2 employee
• Must be willing to undergo a background check in accordance with applicable law
  

We are looking for someone dependable, hard-working, highly flexible, and interested in becoming a trusted part of the store’s leadership team.

Hiring ASAP!

Renaissance Wines & Spirits is a trusted neighborhood store with a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellent service. We value reliability, teamwork, and customer care — and we offer a supportive environment where motivated employees can grow and thrive.