Cheese Manager

A picture-perfect plan: "say cheese!"

You have a passion for all things foodie-related - particularly cheese. You're self-directed and confident in your ability to juggle multiple tasks. And your genuinely pleasant personality is complemented by a desire to build satisfaction and loyalty in educating customers on our extensive variety of glorious cheeses. Unite with your fromage aficionados and join us as Cheese Manager at Dierbergs.

So, what makes you a Cheesemonger extraordinaire? Why are you the best choice for the job? Because you're:

• Visionary in your ability to plan and execute creative merchandising techniques in support

of our cheese strategy (Yes, we have a cheese strategy. How fun is that?)

• Results-oriented in training and educating Associates about cheese offerings, presentation and selling techniques

• Thorough and precise in managing all aspects of departmental production, sales, inventory and food safety

• Focused in your ability to flawlessly execute cheese shop operations and jump in to help in Deli/Seafood areas as needed

• Flexible to work a varied schedule that includes evenings and weekends

Why Dierbergs is different

• Our culture sets us apart. Dierbergs is known for friendliness, strong customer focus and most importantly, for treating each other like family.

• You'll enjoy the stability of working for a company with a strong history of success while representing a beautiful display of cheeses from all over the world.

• We offer exciting growth potential to advance to a Deli management or a store management role

• We provide benefits rarely found in the restaurant or retail industries

What you need to succeed

• The knowledge to represent our products with confidence and the desire to provide genuine, friendly service to our discerning customers

• Stable work history with two years of experience in a retail or customer service environment

• Ability to build sales through suggestive selling, sampling, cross-merchandising and unique display presentation

• Innovative and creative in approach, with a strong aesthetic sensibility and eye for detail

• Ability to lift up to 15 lbs. frequently and up to 40 lbs. occasionally; push/pull 4-wheel product-loaded carts weighing up to 250 lbs.; and handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning/packaging materials and food production

What's in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision…401(k) and pension plans…vacation and personal days

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!

• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling so you can have a life, too

• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us

• Discounts on cooking school classes and at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations

• Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

Foundational

Embody and BE the following: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU!

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.