Retail Cheesemonger/Merchandiser | Sheridans Cheesemongers | Clane

Sheridans Cheesemongers; Clane; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Sheridans Cheesemongers is seeking a proactive Retail Cheesemonger & Merchandiser to look after our cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Clane. This part-time, on-site role requires you to manage inventory, presentation and customer engagement across Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts totaling 12 hours weekly.

No prior cheesemongering experience is essential; training will be provided. You will learn about Irish and European artisan cheeses while delivering excellent in-store experiences and

Qualifications

• This role emphasises independence and reliability with a passion for artisan cheese.
• Strong customer service, organisation and presentation skills are required.
• Ability to manage stock, deliveries and food care with attention to hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the cheese wall, keep it clean, stocked and attractively presented.
• Receive deliveries, check products and store stock correctly.
• Manage stock levels, rotate products and ensure best-before dates are observed.
• Caring for cheese and products to maintain quality and presentation.
• Maintain clear product displays and signage; engage customers and offer tastings.
• Provide friendly service and share knowledge of cheese, flavours and pairings.
• Uphold food safety, HACCP and allergen management standards.
• Keep counters, fridges and storage tidy; complete daily records.
• Identify stock issues and report to the Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Support seasonal displays and other retail activities as required.

Skills

Independent work

Reliability

Food passion

Customer service

Organisation

Stock management

Time management

Food safety

Communication

Fri-Sun availability

Job description

Location: On site / Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Retail | Food
HourlyFixed salary:€ 14.25
Salary details: 14.75

Hours: 12 hours per week

Working pattern: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Love great food, enjoy meeting people and take pride in doing a job well?

Sheridans Cheesemongers is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated Retail Cheesemonger & Merchandiser to look after our cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Abbeylands Shopping Centre, Clane.

This is a hands-on, part-time role for someone who enjoys great food, takes pride in presentation and is happy working independently. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the cheese wall, ensuring it is well-stocked, beautifully presented and properly maintained, while helping customers discover and enjoy artisan cheese.

You'll be the face of Sheridans in-store during your shifts, combining merchandising, stock management, food care and friendly, knowledgeable customer service.

This role suits someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of their work without direct supervision.

No previous cheesemongering experience is necessary. We provide training and support to help you develop your knowledge of Irish and European artisan cheese and the producers behind it.

Working hours

• Friday: 2.00pm–7.00pm
• Saturday: 2.00pm–6.00pm
• Sunday: 1.00pm–4.00pm

Total: 12 hours per week

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for keeping the Sheridans cheese wall running smoothly, maintaining excellent standards and making sure customers receive a great experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the cheese wall, ensuring it is clean, organised, fully stocked and attractively presented.
• Receiving deliveries, checking products and putting stock away correctly.
• Monitoring stock levels, rotating products and ensuring stock is sold within its best-before dates.
• Caring for cheese and other products to ensure they are stored, handled and presented correctly.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and attractive product displays and signage.
• Engaging with customers, offering tastings and helping them discover new cheeses and artisan foods.
• Providing friendly, confident customer service and sharing your growing knowledge of cheese, flavour, provenance and food pairings.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Keeping counters, fridges, storage areas and the surrounding retail space clean and tidy.
• Completing stocktakes and any required daily records.
• Working proactively to minimise waste and maintain product quality.
• Identifying and reporting stock shortages, product issues or customer feedback to the Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Supporting seasonal displays, hampers and other retail activities as required.

As you'll often be working on your own, you'll need to be comfortable planning your work, prioritising tasks and using your own initiative to resolve day-to-day issues.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and confident working independently, without needing constant supervision.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Passionate about food and interested in learning about artisan cheese.
• Friendly, approachable and comfortable talking to customers.
• Organised and practical, with a good eye for detail and presentation.
• Happy to take responsibility for stock, merchandising, deliveries and food care.
• Able to manage their time effectively and prioritise tasks during their shifts.
• Conscientious about cleanliness, food safety, stock rotation and minimising waste.
• A clear communicator who knows when to seek guidance or report an issue.
• Available to work the specified Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Previous experience in retail, deli, food service or cheesemongering is welcome but not essential. Food safety or HACCP experience is an advantage, and training will be provided.

Why work with Sheridans Cheesemongers?

Sheridans is passionate about bringing exceptional artisan food to customers and supporting the producers who make it.

Joining our team gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn about Irish and European farmhouse cheeses and artisan food producers.
• Receive in-house training and develop genuine product knowledge.
• Work independently and take pride in managing your own area.
• Become part of Ireland's independent artisan food scene.
• Enjoy a great staff discount on Sheridans products.
• Explore opportunities for development and progression over time.

Interested?

If you're reliable, enjoy working independently and love the idea of helping customers discover great cheese, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your initiative, your enthusiasm and your love of good food to Sheridans Cheesemongers.