Amagansett IGA Cheese Specialist

Adamshtm; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A grocery retail leader based in New York seeks a Cheese Monger to specialize in the selection, care, and sales of cheeses. The ideal candidate will have an appreciation for cheese, providing customers with detailed knowledge about flavors, origins, and production methods. Responsibilities include excellent customer service, proper handling and packaging of cheese, and engaging customers through tastings. This part-time role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends, with a preference for candidates with one year of cheese experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year cheese experience or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and cheese recommendations.
• Handle and store cheeses properly to maintain quality.
• Stay updated on cheese industry trends and unique offerings.
• Conduct tastings to enhance customer appreciation for cheese.
• Drive sales and upsell complementary products.
• Communicate effectively about inventory and sales.

Skills

Physical abilities

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Quality maintenance

Safety culture adherence

Job description

Amagansett, NY, 511 Montauk Hwy, Amagansett, New York, United States of America

Job Description

Position Overview

As a Cheese Monger you are the specialist and responsible for the selection, care and sales of cheeses within a grocery retail environment. You are responsible for providing knowledge to customers on various types of cheeses including their flavors, textures, origins and production methods.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent customer service when customers are choosing cheeses based on their preferences, offering recommendations and providing information about the cheese selection available
• Proper handling and storage of cheeses are crucial to maintaining the quality – ensuring they are stored at the correct temperatures and humidity.
• Cutting and packaging the cheeses based on customer requests/selection
• Staying informed about the latest trends in the cheese industry, new arrivals and unique offerings
• Knowledgeable in pairing cheeses with complementary foods and beverages such as wines, crackers, fruits etc.
• Educating customers about the origins, production processes and characteristics of different cheese
• Conducting tastings or offering educational sessions to enhance the customers experience and appreciate for cheese
• Driving sales by actively engaging with customers, promoting featured cheese, and upselling complementary products
• Answer customer inquiries and address any concerns or issues related to department – communicating accordingly to leadership
• A safe, happy, full, fresh and clean department
• Maintain sales floor, preparation, equipment and storage areas that are clean, orderly and meeting company and health department standards at all times
• Remove products that do not meet store quality standards and dispose of according to store policies
• Communicate effectively with management regarding inventory levels, sales and any issues within cheese department
• Ensure accurate pricing and labeling of all items and update/change price tags as needed
• Adhere to all company safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
• Grocery – approx. 50F – 90F
• Perishable – approx. 26F - 60F

Schedule

• Part time 25 hours a week.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work weekends evenings and holidays

Experience

• Preferred: One (1) years cheese experience/knowledge

Skills

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; the ability to operate required material handling equipment – getting on and off equipment throughout shift
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practicesthroughout shift