063 - AJ's Fine Cheese Specialist - Scottsdale Rd. & Lincoln

Raley's; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, paid weekly

Retirement Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement for qualified)

Scholarship opportunities forcontinued

Store discount programs (10% off)

Fun work environment where you nourish

Job summary

Raley's in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking an AJ's Cheese Specialist to own the cheese program, provide samples, educate guests, and drive sales through inspired hospitality.

You will manage day-to-day cheese operations, maintain displays, plan sampling events, coordinate with wine pairings, and ensure cleanliness and inventory. This role involves interaction with guests and vendor engagement, within a retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Engages with guests and educates on artisan cheese with inspired hospitality.
• Maintains cheese department with attention to detail and clean displays.
• Plans and executes an active sampling program (2–3 sessions weekly).
• Manages purchasing, receiving, stocking, and inventory to drive sales.
• Keeps safe, sanitary department operations and backstock organized.
• Participates in vendor relations and supports cross-merchandising.

Job description

Job Description

Position Purpose:

AJ's Cheese Specialist will own the cheese program in their store! This position will be the highlight of the shopping experience, providing samples, exploration, and entertaining solutions for our guests. The role will execute day-to-day operations for our artisan cheese program and be responsible for driving and growing sales. Provide inspired hospitality!

Responsibilities:

A Cheese Specialist's Responsibilities Include

• Engages with & educates our guests about artisan cheese while providing inspired hospitality. Maintains a thorough understanding of various cheese types, origins, flavor profiles, and aging processes.
• *Maintains an inspired cheese department with attention to detail.
• Ensures cleanliness, signage, selection, and cross merchandising. Support promotions through merchandising, pricing, product sampling and signage.
• Creates and maintains first-rate store conditions by sustaining excellent in-stock conditions and facing standards of cheese set, olive bar and cracker/condiment displays.
• Maintains cheese core set, seasonal variety, and store specific items.
• Executes cross-merchandising displays as planned.
• *Plans and maintains an active sampling program that includes 2-3 scheduled samplings each week during peak hours.
• Partners with Cellar Masters on weekly wine and cheese pairings and annual events.
• *Responsible for purchasing, receiving, stocking, product rotation, and maintaining appropriate product levels to drive sales and minimize shrinkage.
• *Participates in quarterly vendor presentations and contributes feedback to cheese selection.
• *Ensures all safety and sanitation processes are followed throughout the department and maintains a clean and organized backstock & production area.
• *Responsible for completing cheese inventory each period.
• *Supports Bistro Department Team Leader in all relevant tasks and assignments, and performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

Standing, Sitting, Lifting + Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.), Pushing, Keyboarding, Telephone Use, Walking, Bending

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly
• Retirement Benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
• Scholarship opportunities for continued education
• Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
• Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates

• Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
• You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
• Rehires must be approved by an HRBP