Cheese Manager

Woodlands Market • Tiburon, CA

4d • $23 - $28

About The Position

The Cheese Manager oversees daily operations of the cheese department, including product selection, cutting & wrapping, merchandising, sanitation standards, and team leadership. This role blends deep product knowledge with strong operational skills to create exceptional customer experience and a distinctive, high-quality specialty foods department.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of cheese styles, production techniques, and handling best practices.
• Proficiency in weights, measures, and yield optimization.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and remain organized during peak hours.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.
• Comfort using POS systems, scales, labeling tools, and basic inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad and dynamic cheese assortment along with complementary products including crackers, nuts, jams, and spreads.
• Maintain attractive, well-organized displays; monitor for quality issues such as mold, damage, or improper storage.
• Hand-cut, portion, wrap, and label cheese to maintain product integrity and maximize yield.
• Research new products, trends, and seasonal opportunities; recommend additions to the assortment.
• Research new products, trends, and seasonal opportunities; recommend assortment updates and limited-time offerings.
• Ensure all promotional signage, tags, and displays are current, correctly placed, and aligned with advertised pricing.
• Coordinate inventory levels and order cheeses, crackers, and related items as needed.
• Conduct inventory counts and ensures accurate stock rotation (FIFO).
• Work with vendors to schedule demos, negotiate pricing, and manage promotional opportunities.
• Ensure all items are correctly tagged and priced, including PLUs, unit of measure, and promotional pricing.
• Provide expert guidance on cheese selection, pairings, and usage.
• Offer samples, respond to customer questions, and cut to order.
• Educate customers on product origins, flavor profiles, and serving recommendations.
• Draft product descriptions and contribute to newsletters or digital content promoting cheese offerings.
• Oversee team management including hiring, scheduling, training, and performance feedback.
• Build a strong, knowledgeable, customer-focused team.
• Maintain high standards for accuracy, safety, and professionalism.
• Ensure all cheese preparation, handling, and storage meet sanitation and regulatory standards.
• Maintain clean cutting, wrapping, and display areas at all times.
• Monitor and document compliance with internal and external food safety guidelines.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays
• Holiday premium pay for time worked on recognized holidays
• 35% employee store discount
• $50 subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 6 months.
• Awesome, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed