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BWS is an Australian chain of liquor stores and a division of Woolworths Limited.

BWS began operations in June 2001 as a local neighborhood bottleshop. BWS is a brand of Woolworths Freestanding Liquor Division which also includes the Dan Murphy's brand. The Freestanding Liquor Division of Woolworths is distinguished from Woolworths Liquor and Safeway Liquor stores (Victoria), in that it stands alone from Supermarkets. The first BWS was opened in Cabramatta, New South Wales, the site of a Woolwo...

BWS is an Australian chain of liquor stores and a division of Woolworths Limited.

BWS began operations in June 2001 as a local neighborhood bottleshop. BWS is a brand of Woolworths Freestanding Liquor Division which also includes the Dan Murphy's brand. The Freestanding Liquor Division of Woolworths is distinguished from Woolworths Liquor and Safeway Liquor stores (Victoria), in that it stands alone from Supermarkets. The first BWS was opened in Cabramatta, New South Wales, the site of a Woolworths owned Mac's Liquor Store.

Currently BWS has nearly 600 stores Australia wide, a majority including the ALH Group sites.

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Rating overview

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3.20 out of 5 stars.20193.20 out of 5 stars.20203.83 out of 5 stars.20213.59 out of 5 stars.20223.48 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Casual Employee in Perth WA
on 28 September 2023
is super enjoyable
everyone is really nice and it’s a supportive environment. only thing is there could be a bit more in store training instead of all online, however all the other employees are really helpful when your new
Sales Assistant in Parramatta NSW
on 25 September 2023
Good Balance
Working at BWS you get to meet a lot of fun characters and build product knowledge. However, you may come across situations where customers are intoxicated and must deal with them appropriately. Supportive team.
Sales Attendant in Canberra ACT
on 21 September 2023
Pretty alright
A lot of things are made much harder than they should be thanks to a whole lot of reasons, but if you're not too invested in the place and aren't looking to make a career for yourself it can be pretty chill, even working full time. The actual work is pretty non-stop and very physical, but rewarding in its own way. Very much does depend on the store and it's managers though - the structure of the o...
Sales Assistant in Chermside, Australia
on 17 September 2023
Fun Workplace
The job is not too mentally taxing and generally pretty stress free. It can be a bit boring at times but its always nice having rapport with the locals and your team. Really enjoyed my time here as a student in uni.
Sales Assistant in Magill SA
on 28 August 2023
Stress free and vibrant work life
A great job with happy vibrant work team environment, and support from direct manager to get the job done. Experiences can change from store to store .

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Interview insights

Insights from 180 Indeed users who have interviewed with BWS within the last 5 years.

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Interview is easy
Process takes about a week

Interview Questions

There were 7 interview questions. They used the site Talegent. - What excites you about working for BWS? - What excites you about working for a team? - What is your drink of choice? Who do you drink it with? - What does amazing customer service look like to you. Do you have an example? What is your availability? do you have any commitments? - Share a time you had to overcome a stressful situation? what were the triggers, and what strategies did you use to overcome this?

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Shared on 9 October 2022

These questions were asked in an online interview Your Availability What excites you about working for BWS? What is your drink of choice, who do you drink it with? Something about teamwork Something about your strengths What does amazing customer service look like to you? Can you provide an example? Talk about a difficult situation you experienced. What strategies did you use to overcome the situation?

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Shared on 14 January 2022

Have you ever told a story to sell something? Do you have any wine/beer knowledge? What is your favourite drink at the moment? How have you handled customer conflicts in the past? + general availability questions.

Have you ever told a story to ...

Shared on 2 September 2020

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Working at BWS

  • Sales Assistant3.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Retail Sales Associate3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Store Manager3.1 out of 5 stars.
  • Assistant Manager3.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Shop Assistant3.8 out of 5 stars.

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