Cheese & Wine Pairing Specialist — Flexible Hours

Lowes Foods, LLC; Wendell (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC in Wendell, NC is seeking a Cheese Demonstrator/Steward to engage guests, suggest cheese pairings, and stock & display products. You will greet customers, discuss cheese options, offer samples, and assist with merchandising and sales records.

The role involves training others, recommending wine pairings, and ensuring excellent guest service. Flexibility in duties and hours is required to support store needs.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of bakery operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests.
• Meet with cheese representatives to determine the best cheese selection/offering.
• Discuss cheeses with guests to help them determine the best cheese selection for their needs.
• Answer guest questions about the products.
• Open cheese to offer samples to guests.
• Trains other cheese demonstrators/stewards.
• Recommend wine to accompany cheese.
• Stock shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise.
• Set up advertising displays utilizing visual merchandising standards.
• Obtain merchandise requested by guests.
• Answer guests’ questions regarding location, price, and use of merchandise.
• Wrap merchandise for guests upon request.
• Clean shelves, counters, tables, or displays.
• Keep records of sales, prepare inventory of stock, and order merchandise through Department Manager.
• Announce specials and sale information using the PA system.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team player

Lift 25 lbs

Lift 50 lbs occasionally

Read and understand information

Bakery operations knowledge

supervise people

Multi-task learning

Effective communication

Guest service

Selling skills

18 years or older

Job description

Lowes Foods, LLC in Wendell, NC is seeking a Cheese Demonstrator/Steward to engage guests, suggest cheese pairings, and stock & display products. You will greet customers, discuss cheese options, offer samples, and assist with merchandising and sales records.

The role involves training others, recommending wine pairings, and ensuring excellent guest service. Flexibility in duties and hours is required to support store needs.