Retail Merchandiser/Cheesemonger - Curraheen

Location: On site / Cork City, Cork, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Retail Food
Salary: Negotiable salary

Retail Cheesemonger - Sheridans Cheesemongers, Curraheen Rd Shopping Centre

Love cheese, great food and talking to people?

Sheridans Cheesemongers is looking for an enthusiastic Retail Cheesemonger to join our team at our cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Curraheen Rd, with a 20 hour contract spread over 5 days.

This is a hands-on retail role for someone who loves great food and enjoys sharing that enthusiasm with customers. You'll be part cheesemonger, part storyteller and part food retailer - looking after beautiful cheeses, keeping the wall looking fantastic and helping customers discover something new.

No previous cheesemongering experience is necessary. We provide training and the opportunity to develop genuine expertise in Irish and European artisan cheese, food producers and the traditions behind them.

Our working week runs Sunday to Saturday.

The current shifts we need to cover at Curraheen Rd are:

Please tell us your preferred hours and your availability when applying.

Weekend availability is essential, particularly for the Sunday and Saturday shifts.

Occasional cover at our Bandon Rd location may also be required.

What you'll be doing

The role combines customer service, food knowledge and the day-to-day running of our cheese walls.

You'll be responsible for:

• Receiving and processing deliveries and putting stock away correctly.
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and carrying out regular stock rotation.
• Looking after cheese and other products to ensure they are stored, handled and sold in the best possible condition.
• Merchandising and maintaining attractive, well-stocked cheese displays.
• Preparing cheese for sale and keeping signs and displays looking great throughout the day.
• Offering customer tastings and helping customers discover new cheeses and foods.
• Talking to customers about flavour, texture, provenance, pairings and the stories behind our producers.
• Providing friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely excellent customer service.
• Learning about and promoting Irish and European farmhouse cheese and artisan food.
• Working with the team to minimise waste and ensure products are sold within their best-before dates.
• Maintaining food safety, HACCP and allergen standards.
• Keeping counters, fridges, storage areas and the surrounding retail space clean and organised.
• Taking part in stocktakes and maintaining relevant daily records.
• Supporting the wider team with seasonal displays, hampers and other retail activities.
• Reporting stock, product or customer issues to the Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Providing cover at our Cornelscourt location when required.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about food and genuinely interested in learning about cheese.
• Friendly, outgoing and comfortable chatting to customers.
• Curious about Irish and European food producers and artisan food.
• A great listener and communicator.
• Organised and able to stay calm when things get busy.
• Self-motivated and happy working independently when required.
• Practical and hands-on - happy to get stuck into deliveries, stock and merchandising as well as customer service.
• Detail-oriented, particularly when it comes to stock rotation, food care and presentation.
• Passionate about providing excellent customer service.
• Available to work the required shifts, including weekends.

Previous retail, deli, food service or cheesemongering experience is welcome but not essential. HACCP or food-safety experience is an advantage, but training will be provided.

Why work with Sheridans?

Working with Sheridans Cheesemongers is an opportunity to become part of Ireland's independent food scene and develop real expertise in artisan food.

You'll receive in-house training, hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn about the producers, places and traditions behind the food we sell.

There are opportunities for career development and progression for the right person, as well as a great staff discount on Sheridans products.

If you love great food, enjoy talking to people and want to learn more about cheese, we'd love to hear from you.