Cheese Monger (Full Time)

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

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What’s in store?

• 📅 Flexible schedules
• 🍪 Employee discounts
• 💵 401K with company match
• 📚 Tuition reimbursement
• 💰 Daily Pay available

Ready to spice up your job and grow with us? Apply now and let’s create the perfect 🍐 pear together! 🍍🍍🍍🍍

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