BEER-WINE-LIQR/LEAD CLERK - Quick Hire!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Mariano's is a well-established supermarket chain based in Illinois, proudly serving customers through more than 40 locations across the Chicago Metro area. Since merging with The Kroger Company in 2015, Mariano's has become part of one of the nation's largest retail grocery companies, which is deeply committed to feeding the human spirit. Mariano's prides itself on blending diverse teams with a passion for food and outstanding customer service to create exceptional shopping experiences. The company operates with a strong emphasis on community, innovation, and inclusion while fostering a work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Mariano's culture embodies core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, ensuring that both customers and associates are treated with dignity and care.
The role at Mariano's focuses on delivering an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service while maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages customers to return. As a key member of the department team, you will be responsible for achieving sales and profit goals, managing quality assurance standards, and directing all departmental functions related to Beer, Wine, and Spirits operations. This position supports Mariano's Customer 1st strategy and strives to inspire associates to offer excellent customer service consistently.
Beyond the core responsibilities, this role involves supervising and motivating associates, creating schedules that accommodate customer volume, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and company policies. The role requires expertise in industry terms and products, from imported and domestic varieties to specialty wines and beers, and the ability to guide customers in discovering new products. Sales promotions, seasonal planning, inventory management, and maintaining regulatory safety standards also fall under the purview of this position.
Mariano's offers a comprehensive benefits package through The Kroger Family of Companies, designed to support associate well-being in physical, emotional, and financial health. Associates can access affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, enjoy flexible scheduling with paid time off, receive free counseling and financial coaching, and benefit from substantial tuition reimbursement. The company promotes career growth through extensive training programs and diverse career paths, enabling employees to build a successful long-term future.
Overall, this role provides a dynamic and rewarding work experience for those passionate about retail management, customer service, and the food and beverage industry. By joining Mariano's family, employees become part of a mission-driven organization that values each individual's contributions and supports them in achieving their career potential.
- Must be 21 years of age
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
- ability to handle stressful situations
- must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation