Retail Store Associate

Pure Wine NYC is a boutique wine and spirits shop in the heart of the East Village. Every bottle on our shelves is hand-selected with the same rigor a sommelier applies to a restaurant wine list. Founder & Partner Christopher Freund built wine and spirits programs at Michelin-starred restaurants including Gotham Bar & Grill and Betony before opening Pure Wine. He now brings that caliber of curation and hospitality to a neighborhood bottle shop.

We are a small team. That means you will be a key part of the operation, with direct access to mentorship from an experienced sommelier and real impact on how the store runs.

Greet customers, guide them through our selection, and make informed recommendations based on their preferences, occasion, and budget

• Open or Close the store as needed
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process transactions accurately
• Receive, unpack, and organize inventory; stock shelves, manage inventory via Shopify and spreadsheets (data entry)
• Maintain a clean, organized, and presentable store environment, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, taking out trash and recycling, and other cleaning duties as needed
• Perform physical tasks including bending, lifting and carrying cases of wine and spirits (up to 50 lbs), and moving items up and down stairs
• Stand and move around the store for the duration of your shift
• Make local deliveries within walking distance as needed
• Answer phone calls and respond to store emails
• Assist with content creation - taking pictures, writing copy, chalkboard drawing, etc
• Support in-store events and tastings by setting up, pouring bottles, and washing glassware
• Perform all other duties as reasonably assigned by store management

• Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic
• Genuine interest in wine, spirits, and hospitality
• Comfortable engaging with customers of all experience levels, from first-time wine buyers to seasoned collectors
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the role as described above
• Availability to work Wednesday - Sunday shifts on a regular basis and availability to work certain holidays is required
• Applicants must be at least 21 years old because this position requires the lawful tasting and consumption of alcoholic beverages as an essential job function for product education, evaluation, and customer service
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Prior retail or hospitality experience preferred but not required
• Wine/spirits knowledge a plus but not required: willingness to learn is what matters

Pay: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, commensurate with experience

Additional earning opportunities

• Commission and/or bonuses based on defined sales metrics and/or large order origination
• Compensation for teaching wine and spirits classes (for qualified candidates)

Benefits

• Employee discounts on wine and spirits
• Ongoing wine and spirits education and mentorship from a sommelier with Michelin-starred restaurant experience
• Invitations to industry-only tastings and trade events
• Access to wine and spirits business networking opportunities
• Safe and sick leave in accordance with New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (ESSTA) and New York State law
• Prenatal leave in accordance with New York State law