Gourmet Cheese Department Manager Function: 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 needs • Maintain knowledge of all products sold in the department • Educates customers by presenting and explaining the types of cheeses; answering questions. • Cut cheeses to customer’s preference • Weigh, wrap, code and price products accurately • Maintain inventories, replenish shelves, check for out-of-code items and rotate product • Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations. • Prepare party trays and arrange foods according to established guidelines • Maintain a regular cleaning and sanitation program • Good 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 staff • Achieves 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 hire • Evaluates job performance of subordinates and recommend for raises, promotions or terminations • Perform other duties as assigned by management 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 time • Work safely around machines and knives. • Lift, push, and/or pull items up to 50 pounds. • Must be at least 18 years of age • Ability to wear company-provided uniform, and maintain a clean and groomed appearance. FT Benefits: Medical / Vision / Prescription Dental 401K with Company match Paid Vacation / Holidays Company paid Life Insurance Company paid Long Term Disability Voluntary Benefits Available 20% store discount