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    ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Reviews

    Updated June 18, 2017
    96 reviews

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    47 Ratings

    96 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • Learn a lot about product, they send you to classes (in 5 reviews)

    • Flexible schedule if good manager (in 6 reviews)

    Cons

    • low pay, average benefits, not much room for growth, little feedback from supervisors, not very competitive in the market (in 8 reviews)

    • Long hours away from your family with no compensation (in 5 reviews)

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    1. "Great job!"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great benefits, flexible schedule, work is fun if you have an interest in craft beer, wine and spirits, good opportunity for training classes, great family to work for!

      Cons

      Each location has set amount of employees so if there is a sick call, it puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the team.

      Advice to Management

      Consistency and positive changes moving forward

    2. "Good Starting Out Job"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits (More than a year)

      Pros

      flexibility, room to make your mark/influence the company, good stepping stone to a better job

      Cons

      low pay, average benefits, not much room for growth, little feedback from supervisors, not very competitive in the market

      Advice to Management

      Need to look at other employers and stay current with other trends like salaries, benefits, policies, culture, etc

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    3. "A comfortable job."

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      Former Employee - Shift Manager in Boca Raton, FL
      Former Employee - Shift Manager in Boca Raton, FL
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Easy-going and opportunity to learn in quarterly classes/training.

      Cons

      Need better management throughout stores.

    4. "You are the jack of all trades without the pay to prove it."

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      Former Employee - Retail Store Manager in Tampa, FL
      Former Employee - Retail Store Manager in Tampa, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Ability to climb the retail rank quickly if you try.
      Consistent number of hours.

      Cons

      Upper Management.
      Low wage for the work effort.

      Advice to Management

      Pay employees a higher wage for the high expectations.

    5. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Wine Consultant in Naples, FL
      Current Employee - Wine Consultant in Naples, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      If you really have a great depth of Wine Knowledge, this can be a fantastic career for you.
      Very easy job if you are organized and professional

      Cons

      Other people working at store get paid just above minimum wage. So there always is allot of tension in the air as you make 3 to 4 times even what the store manager makes.

      Advice to Management

      Slow

    6. "Manager On Duty (Full-Time)"

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      Former Employee - Manager On Duty in Vero Beach, FL
      Former Employee - Manager On Duty in Vero Beach, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great management, Family Owned Business

      Cons

      Slow Progression and low pay

      Advice to Management

      Consider paying longer term employees more to keep talent. Other than that, we appreciate that employees are treated well.

    7. "Shift manager"

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      Current Employee - Shift Manager in Fernandina Beach, FL
      Current Employee - Shift Manager in Fernandina Beach, FL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Fast paced. Great team work. Great training. Fun environment even if you don't drink.

      Cons

      Pay not so great. Expensive health benefits.

      Advice to Management

      Try to find a better health provider.

    8. "good people, low pay"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Manager
      Current Employee - Assistant Manager
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      good perks, atmosphere, employees, pay to train you

      Cons

      low pay, redundant protocalls. need to work on new bonus system for stores.

      Advice to Management

      streamline ordering and bonus programs

    9. "Horrible experience with management and wine consultant"

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      Former Employee - Team Member in Miami, FL
      Former Employee - Team Member in Miami, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good atmosphere, they pay you to learn

      Cons

      Bad teammember experience,low pay and corruption and drama with power abuses

      Advice to Management

      Need better loss prevention and system of coordination between store management and hierarchy.

    10. "Store Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Orlando, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at ABC Fine Wine and Spirits full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      It's fun and your guest are more than shoppers

      Cons

      Its a lot heavy lifting

      Advice to Management

      Not to do everything yourself

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