Cheese and Food Connoisseur

3 days ago


Santa Monica, California, United States Wally's Wine & Spirits Full time
Role Summary

This Cheese and Food Connoisseur role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Wally's Wine & Spirits team as a specialist in gourmet cheese and specialty foods. You will play a key part in building client relationships and sharing your expertise with guests on the retail sales floor and over the phone.

You will also have the chance to contribute to creating menus and preparing cheeses, meats, and sandwiches. If you possess excellent communication skills and a passion for cheese and gourmet food, this is an ideal position for you.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greeting customers and providing top-notch customer service
  • Preparing cheeses, meats, and sandwiches for retail and restaurant service
  • Cleaning and selling gourmet cheese and charcuterie for retail and restaurant service

Requirements:

  • MUST have WEEKEND Availability
  • Must speak, write, and understand English as you will be dealing with the public
  • Experience in cheese and gourmet food sales (retail or wholesale)
  • Current food handler certificate
  • Excellent knife skills
  • Knowledge of caviar, truffles, craft chocolates, and olive oils preferred
  • Able to work in a team environment and accept direction from Supervisors

Compensation Package: $55,000 - $65,000 per year, including benefits such as 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, product discounts, and access to internal wine tastings and specialty food tastings.



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