Cheese Experience Director

Kroger; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Associate discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Kroger Family of Companies operates Murray’s Cheese Shop, seeking a store leader in Seattle to craft a unique cheese experience. You will lead staff, ensure knowledge of Murray’s products, and drive sales while maintaining Kroger policies and high food-safety standards.

You will manage inventory, coordinate weekly selling events, and coach/direct reports, while controlling labor and meeting budgets for the Murray’s Cheese Shop in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Able to inspire, motivate and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the Murray’s Cheese experience: interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products.
• Maintain knowledgeable, efficient, friendly staff fully trained in Murray’s operations and products.
• Ensure all Kroger and Murray’s policies, operating standards, and procedures are communicated effectively, maintained, and followed at all times.
• Ensure that staff adheres to all Food Safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, and Sanitation Procedures.
• Place orders and maintain inventory.
• Responsible for setting up weekly in store selling events.
• Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profit.
• Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling.
• Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray’s Cheese Shop.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Skills

multi-tasking

staff training

supervisory skills

Excel

Word

Education

Two year Culinary Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Kroger Family of Companies operates Murray’s Cheese Shop, seeking a store leader in Seattle to craft a unique cheese experience. You will lead staff, ensure knowledge of Murray’s products, and drive sales while maintaining Kroger policies and high food-safety standards.

You will manage inventory, coordinate weekly selling events, and coach/direct reports, while controlling labor and meeting budgets for the Murray’s Cheese Shop in a fast-paced grocery environment.