CHEESEMONGER / GOURMET FOOD & WINE ASSOCIATE @ THE EPICUREAN TRADER

The Epicurean Trader, San Francisco’s premier gourmet food, wine, and spirits market and café, is seeking talented Cheesemongers (with exceptional knowledge of food, cheese, or wine) to join our growing team.

We are looking for self-motivated people who love to work with others and who people love interacting with. This is a service position, so candidates should be:

- Eloquent and fluent in English

- Strong knowledge of cheese, food, wine, and spirits

- Experience as a cheesemonger required

- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to take on any tasks required to provide customers with the best service possible and present the store in the best way possible

WHO WE ARE:

The Epicurean Trader is a specialty food, wine, and spirits store dedicated entirely to craft products: craft spirits; small production wines; farmstead cheeses and charcuterie; small batch chocolates, coffees, teas, and pantry items. We hand-select artisan products from across America for their dedication to the craft, incredible flavors and fusions, natural ingredients, and beautiful packaging.

We pride ourselves on creating an inviting atmosphere with exceptional service.

WHAT WE NEED:

As a Cheesemonger at The Epicurean Trader, you will be responsible for:

- Cutting, wrapping, and merchandising our artisanal cheese department

- Producing cheese platters for wine bar customers

- Assisting in a retail associate capacity when needed

- Assisting the kitchen team with pressing and expediting paninis and empanadas

- Ensuring that the kitchen prep area meets health and safety requirements as mandated by law

- Provide excellent and friendly customer service, helping our customers fill their baskets with everything they need to make a great meal. This includes making recommendations on cheese, pouring them a cup of our famous cold brew, or helping them decide which wine will pair with their halibut.

- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends. 5 x shifts (40 hrs per week)

REQUIREMENTS:

- You are motivated, enthusiastic, outgoing, and reliable

- Have at least two years experience as a cheesemonger

- Relevant work experience with credit references from prior employers

- Available to work flexible shifts, including weekends (full-time; 40 hrs per week)

- At least 21 years of age or older

- Eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without sponsorship

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

- Must be willing and available to work flexible work schedules, to meet the changing requirements during store hours. Weekend shifts are required for maximum exposure to customers and staff.

- Must have the ability to perform all physical and mental requirements of the position, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, including, but not limited to: lifting 50+ lbs. of product on a regular basis; working safely with cleaning chemicals and kitchen equipment; climbing stairs and walking/standing throughout the majority of the workday; occasionally stooping or kneeling; reaching with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to apply common sense, with the understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form is required. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interact well with others; deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; make sound decisions; provide partnership to employees from diverse backgrounds in a dynamic and sometimes stressful work environment, while maintaining positive working relationships in a small team environment.

To learn more about our growing business, which provides authentic and traditional cheese, wine and specialty foods, culinary products, and our own house-made sandwiches to many repeat customers, visit TheEpicureanTrader.com.

For consideration, please send a resume with a cover letter summarizing your unique skillset.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Must hold current authorization to work in the U.S.

At The Epicurean Trader, we don't just accept difference – we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it to benefit our employees, our customers, and our community. The Epicurean Trader is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know when applying.

The Epicurean Trader is also a drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Competitive hourly wage + tips | Employer-contributed Medical/Dental/Vision benefits | 401(k) | Commuter benefits | Employee discount on all items