Cheese Monger (Full Time)

Busch; Pinckney (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Daily Pay available

Job summary

Busch’s is hiring a Cheese Merchandiser to oversee the cheese department and lead a team of cheese mongers. The role focuses on product quality, customer engagement, and strong merchandising practices across locations in Southeast Michigan.

The ideal candidate will be a certified cheese professional with leadership experience, capable of managing inventory, conducting tastings, and collaborating with other departments to promote cross-merchandising opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold CCP certified cheese professional from ACS or equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of cheeses including origins and pairings.
• Proven leadership ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong merchandising skills to design effective displays and drive profits.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in fast pace.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and email; learn proprietary apps.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cheese mongers at multiple locations.
• Curate and manage local and artisanal cheeses with focus on freshness and quality.
• Design eye-catching cheese displays to attract customers.
• Educate customers about cheeses, tastings, and pairing suggestions.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sanitation standards.
• Track sales, feedback, and market trends to inform offerings and promotions.
• Collaborate with deli and grocery to promote cross-merchandising.
• Represent the department at local events and markets.

Skills

Cheese knowledge

Leadership

Merchandising

Communication

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Education

Cheese Professional CCP

Tools

Excel

Word

Email

Job description

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?

• 401K with company match
• 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.

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