159 AJ's Fine Foods Cheese Specialist 44th St & Camelback

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Position Purpose: AJs Cheese Specialist will own the cheese program in their store! This position will be the highlight of the shopping experience providing samples exploration and entertaining solutions for our guests. The role will execute day-to-day operations for our artisan cheese program and be responsible for driving and growing sales. Provide inspired hospitality!

Responsibilities: A Cheese Specialist is a responsible friendly person who can safely work in a fast-paced environment and provide excellent customer service.

A Cheese Specialists responsibilities include:

*Engages with & educates our guests about artisan cheese while providing inspired hospitality. Maintains a thorough understanding of various cheese types origins flavor profiles and aging processes.

2. *Maintains an inspired cheese department with attention to detail.

a. Ensures cleanliness signage selection and cross merchandising. Support promotions through merchandising pricing product sampling and signage.

b. Creates and maintains first-rate store conditions by sustaining excellent in-stock conditions and facing standards of cheese set olive bar and cracker/condiment displays.

c. Maintains cheese core set seasonal variety and store specific items.

d. Executes cross-merchandising displays as planned.

3. *Plans and maintains an active sampling program that includes 2-3 scheduled samplings each week during peak hours.

a. Partners with Cellar Masters on weekly wine and cheese pairings and annual events.

4. *Responsible for purchasing receiving stocking product rotation and maintaining appropriate product levels to drive sales and minimize shrinkage.

5. *Participates in quarterly vendor presentations and contributes feedback to cheese selection.

6. *Ensures all safety and sanitation processes are followed throughout the department and maintains a clean and organized backstock & production area.

7. *Responsible for completing cheese inventory each period.

8. *Supports Bistro Department Team Leader in all relevant tasks and assignments and performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Employees may occasionally experience the following physical demands for an extended period:

Standing Sitting Lifting Stocking (Up to 50 lbs.) Pushing Keyboarding Telephone Use Walking Bending

Perks & Benefits

Competitive compensation paid weekly
Retirement Benefits
Medical dental and vision insurance for yourself and eligible dependents
Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses
Scholarship opportunities for continued education
Store discount programs (10% off household groceries)
Fun work environment where you have the opportunity to nourish your community.

Must be 18 years of age. Must be 21 years of age for any position that serves alcohol.

For Internal Transfers/Promotion/Rehire Candidates:

Your current leader must recommend that you apply for this position and provide an endorsement upon request from HR.
You may be asked to accept a part-time position if that is the only position available
Rehires must be approved by an HRBP

Required Experience:

DescriptionPosition Purpose: AJs Cheese Specialist will own the cheese program in their store! This position will be the highlight of the shopping experience providing samples exploration and entertaining solutions for our guests. The role will execute day-to-day operations for our artisan cheese pr...