Fun Non-Boring Job; Schedule is all over the place; Unsafe
Pros
The job is pretty straightforward to learn, and most of the customers here are friendly and easygoing—except during the holiday season, though you do get extra pay for that. The team is helpful when training, but as a keyholder, you’ll be opening and closing the store on your own. It’s a good idea to take notes on key tasks and reports since there won’t always be someone around to guide you. One of the perks of the role is getting to learn about different alcoholic beverages, including high-end selections. You’ll also gain experience with store management tasks like receiving inventory and merchandising. As a keyholder, you’ll have the chance to work with vendors on seasonal displays, update pricing, print and set up promotional signage, and organize store sections as you see fit. It’s a solid opportunity to build skills while working independently.
Cons
I was scheduled to Clopen (close and open the next day) frequently. During my time working here, we experienced a robbery by a tall man wearing a mask and wielding a hammer. A case of high-value bottles, including one worth $5,000, is positioned directly in front of the cashier area and near the entrance—making it an easy target for thieves. BevMo is a risky workplace, especially since management does not invest in security due to budget issues (the store is not profitable). When I worked there, employees were expected to follow suspected thieves around the store and stand right next to them—a policy that put staff in unnecessary danger. This is not a safe work environment.