Cheesemonger & Customer Service — Cheese & Wine Training

Cheese Shop Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Staff discounts

Training in cheese & wine

Close-knit team

Job summary

Cheese Shop Santa Barbara is seeking a friendly cheesemonger and customer service associate to join our small team four to five days a week. You’ll engage with customers, help them discover cheeses, and present products with care in a busy, hands-on setting.

This role involves slicing and wrapping cheese, operating the register, receiving deliveries, and maintaining an inviting shop. The ideal candidate loves cheese, communicates well, stays organized, and works well with a close-knit team.

Qualifications

• Prior retail or food service experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Schedule includes Saturdays and 4–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, knowledgeable customer service and build relationships.
• Cut, wrap and present cheese using proper tools.
• Operate the POS and process payments accurately.
• Assist with receiving, unpacking and organizing deliveries.
• Maintain a clean, visually appealing retail space.
• Collaborate with team to ensure a smooth workflow.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Knife skills

Meat slicer

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Punctuality

Retail experience

Job description

Cheese Shop Santa Barbara is seeking a friendly cheesemonger and customer service associate to join our small team four to five days a week. You’ll engage with customers, help them discover cheeses, and present products with care in a busy, hands-on setting.

This role involves slicing and wrapping cheese, operating the register, receiving deliveries, and maintaining an inviting shop. The ideal candidate loves cheese, communicates well, stays organized, and works well with a close-knit team.