Cheesemonger & Supervisor - Huron Ave

Formaggio Kitchen, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Health insurance contribution

401K

Sick time

Paid time off

Job summary

Formaggio Kitchen, Inc. is seeking a full-time cheesemonger, preferably with supervisory experience, to work closely with our staff to provide delicious cheese and exceptional service.

You will have access to 200-300 cheeses and connections with producers worldwide, with growth potential including purchasing, travel, and staff development. The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends and offers a staff discount, health insurance contribution, 401K, sick time, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• History of providing excellent customer service.
• Equally exceptional skills in working with people of various backgrounds.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Drive to learn the extensive selection we have to offer.
• At least one year in a supervisory or managerial capacity in a specialty food retail or wholesale environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise cheesemonger staff and support team.
• Provide exceptional customer service and cheese recommendations.
• Assist customers with cheese selections and related products.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the cheese department.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

People skills

Multi-tasking

Product knowledge

Retail POS systems

Tools

Retail POS systems

Job description

We are looking for a full-time cheesemonger, preferably with supervisory experience, to work closely with existing staff to help us provide delicious cheese and exceptional service to our customers.

As a Formaggio Kitchen cheesemonger, you not only have access to 200-300 different types of cheeses (many of them exclusive to us in the US), you also have access to hundreds of other specialty products throughout the shop that have been hand selected by our lead buyers from across the globe. With nearly 50 years of experience in the industry, Formaggio Kitchen has developed close relationships with producers domestically and abroad which allows our cheesemongers unmatched access to their expertise.

As a company we encourage staff to take ownership of ideas and initiatives, and we are committed to providing support and resources to allow our staff to achieve their goals. This has included farm visits, access to in-depth product training with producers, development of new programs and marketing initiatives within the store (to name a few).

A full-time cheesemonger's work schedule requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Formaggio Kitchen offers a unique work environment with great staff, fantastic customers and an opportunity for challenge and learning every day. Benefits for eligible employees include a staff discount, health insurance contribution, 401K, sick time, and paid time off.

Competitive wages and benefits, based on experience.

Skills and Experience

• History of providing excellent customer service
• Exceptional work ethic
• Equally exceptional skills in working with people of various backgrounds
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently
• Drive to learn the extensive selection we have to offer
• At least one year in a supervisory or managerial capacity in a specialty food retail or wholesale environment preferred

Additional qualities we are looking for:

• Highly organized
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to anticipate and resolve issues/problems on a proactive basis
• Task managing and prioritization in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent collaborative skills to work in partnership with department leads, store management and customers
• Experience with retail POS systems / computers
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and on-time commitment

We are looking not simply for a qualified person, but someone with the aptitude and energy to contribute to our company going forward. This position has a great deal of growth potential including purchasing, travel and staff development.

Formaggio Kitchen is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Furthermore, Formaggio Kitchen will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Note: Because Formaggio Kitchen is a food establishment, it is not an allergen-free workplace. Nearly all roles take place in an environment with food allergens.