Cheese Monger (Full Time)

BUSCHS; Parkin (AR); Presencial; USD 22.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible schedules

Employee discounts

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily Pay available

Descripción de la vacante

Busch’s is seeking a Cheese Merchandiser to lead the cheese department, manage a team of cheese mongers, curate local and artisanal cheeses, and create eye-catching displays.

The role requires a CCP certification or equivalent, deep cheese knowledge, and proven leadership. You will drive customer engagement through tastings, pairings, and educational initiatives while ensuring food safety and optimal inventory across multiple store locations.

Formación

• Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) via American Cheese Society or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of cheeses, origins and pairings.
• Proven leadership to mentor a cheese-team across locations.
• Strong merchandising and display design skills to drive profit.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficient computer skills and adaptability to proprietary apps.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee cheese department and lead a team of cheese mongers.
• Curate diverse local and artisanal cheese selections.
• Design impactful displays and merchandising strategies.
• Educate customers on cheese tastings and pairings.
• Ensure food-safety compliance and proper storage conditions.
• Track sales, feedback, and trends to adjust offerings.
• Collaborate with deli and grocery teams for cross-merchandising.
• Represent department at local events and community activities.
• Stay current with cheese industry knowledge and practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Cheese knowledge

Excel

Word

Email

Educación

Cheese Professional CCP certification

Herramientas

Excel

Word

Email

Descripción del empleo

Starting wage up to: $19.20/hr. with experience

Food Lovers Unite!

Busch’s is HIRING and we want you! Love food, fun, and fabulous people? Join our family-owned Michigan team and cook up a career full of flavor!

What’s in store?

• Flexible schedules
• Employee discounts
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Daily Pay available

Position Overview:

The Cheese Merchandiser will oversee the cheese department, managing a team of cheese mongers to ensure operational excellence, product quality, and outstanding customer engagement. This role requires a certified cheese professional with strong leadership skills and a deep knowledge of cheese.

Accountabilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor a team of cheese mongers at multiple locations, providing ongoing training in product knowledge, customer service, and best merchandising practices.
• Product Management: Curate and manage a diverse selection of local and artisanal cheeses, ensuring optimal inventory levels, freshness, and quality.
• Merchandising Excellence: Design and implement eye-catching displays that highlight our cheese offerings and attract customer interest.
• Customer Engagement: Lead initiatives to educate customers about various cheeses, including tastings and pairing suggestions, to enhance their shopping experience.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards, monitoring storage conditions and product quality.
• Sales Analysis: Track sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to inform product offerings and promotional strategies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as deli and grocery, to promote cross-merchandising opportunities and enhance overall store offerings.
• Community Involvement: Represent the cheese department at local events and markets to build relationships with customers and local cheese producers.
• Professional and technical knowledge: Keep skills current by completing educational opportunities, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state of the art practices and networking.

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Certification as a Cheese Professional (CCP) from the American Cheese Society or an equivalent organization.
• Extensive knowledge of cheeses, including types, origins, and pairing options.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Exceptional merchandising skills to plan and execute displays designed to drive profit, create interest, perceived value and suggest meal solutions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficient computer skills in excel, word and email. Able to learn and use a variety of proprietary applications and technology.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Proficient presentation skills, including confidence in getting up in front of people.

Busch’s is a family owned premier grocery retailer with multiple stores in Southeast Michigan. We are consistently recognized by our guests as an industry leader when it comes to service, product selection, store design and overall atmosphere. You can take pride in being a member of the Busch’s family and working in an environment where we truly care about our guests and the products we serve. We also take great care of the associates that take care of our guests. At Busch’s, we realize that without caring, motivated and personable associates, there would be no guests to serve.