Gourmet Cheese Department ManagerFunction:

Direct and Manage all functions & activities of the Cheese Department to achieve exceptional service and performance in the attainment of sales & profit goals.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Welcomes customers by determining their cheese interests and needsMaintain knowledge of all products sold in the departmentEducates customers by presenting and explaining the types of cheeses; answering questions.

Cut cheeses to customers preferenceWeigh, wrap, code and price products accuratelyMaintain inventories, replenish shelves, check for out-of-code items and rotate productMaintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.

Prepare party trays and arrange foods according to established guidelinesMaintain a regular cleaning and sanitation programGood mathematic skills to operate scales & computers and to coordinate dates for inventory rotation.

Supervises and provides in depth training for department personnel.

Insures that company policies and philosophies are followed and understood by staffAchieves department sales and profitability goals.

Prepare employee work schedules, and ensure adequate labor coverage at all times.

Assist Store Manager with interviewing job applicants to the department and recommend for hireEvaluates job performance of subordinates and recommend for raises, promotions or terminations

Physical Demands/Additional Qualifications:

Stand on feet, bend, stoop or walk for the majority of the time on duty.

Work in freezer and/or cooler for short periods of timeWork safely around machines and knives.

Lift, push, and/or pull items up to 50 pounds.

Must be at least 18 years of ageAbility to wear company-provided uniform, and maintain a clean and groomed appearance.

FT Benefits:

Medical / Vision / RxDental401KPaid Vacation / HolidaysCompany paid Life InsuranceCompany paid Short / Long Term DisabilityVoluntary Benefits AvailableEmployee discount