Cheese Steward

About the role

The Market of Choice Cheese Shops are a high-energy, team-oriented environment that create an inviting in-store experience with friendly, knowledgeable, and customer service oriented Cheese Stewards. This position starts at $17.50/hour up to $20.00/hour depending on experience.

Market of Choice is a growing, family-owned, local company with excellent benefits and opportunity for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in selection and recommendations for everyday dining as well as special event entertaining
• Be knowledgeable about food trends and applications involving but not limited to artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and specialty accompaniments such as crackers, honey, preserves, mustards and pickles
• Conduct in-store tastings and pairings
• Create cheese plates and gift baskets
• Production and proper care and storage of items sold in the Market Cheese Shops
• Check in deliveries and log all invoices daily
• Cleaning and maintenance of the Cheese Shop and sales area in adherence to Market of Choice food safety standards

Requirements

• Passion for food and an interest in artisan cheeses from around the world
• Creative merchandising skills
• Superior customer service skills
• Strong sales ability
• Open availability including evenings and weekends is preferred
• Must be 18 years or older

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive wages
• Matching 401(k) retirement plan

Pay

$17.50/hour up to $20.00/hour depending on experience