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BANDANA

Cheesemonger

Manhattan, NY

$17/hr

Cheesemonger Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the ...

Brite Market

Cheesemonger

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22.50/hr

Cheesemonger Starting Wage: $22.50 Bi-Rite Market, 3639 18th St, San Francisco CA 94110 Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Sample schedule requirements: 11:00am-7:30pm, weekends ...

Brite Market

Cheesemonger

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$22.50/hr

Cheesemonger Starting Wage: $22.50 Bi-Rite Market, 550 Divisadero St, San Francisco CA 94117 Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays Schedule Requirements: availability all days of the week ...

Kohler Co.

Cheesemonger, Woodlake Market

Kohler, WI

Opportunity The Cheesemonger is a knowledgeable and passionate specialist responsible for curating, handling, and selling a wide variety of cheeses and cured meats. This role involves educating ...

Eataly

Cheesemonger - Eataly Short Hills

Short Hills, NJ · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

A cheesemonger shares knowledge about products and ingredients with guests and recommends products and portion sizes. Reports to the Store Operations Manager. * Assists the retail counters with daily ...

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How much do cheesemonger jobs pay per hour?

As of May 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for cheesemonger in the United States is $17.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Cheesemonger do?

A Cheesemonger is a cheese expert who selects, curates, and sells a variety of cheeses. They provide recommendations based on flavor, texture, and pairing options while also ensuring proper storage and care. Cheesemongers often work in specialty shops, markets, or gourmet grocery stores, educating customers and sometimes aging or preparing cheeses themselves.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Cheesemonger position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cheesemonger, you need a solid knowledge of cheese varieties, proper storage, food safety practices, and a passion for artisan foods, with experience in retail or hospitality being beneficial. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management tools, and food handling certifications is often required. Strong customer service skills, effective communication, and the ability to educate and engage customers are valuable soft skills. These abilities help ensure both excellent product quality and memorable customer experiences, fostering customer loyalty and supporting business growth.

What does a typical day look like for a Cheesemonger, and what are the daily responsibilities?

A typical day for a Cheesemonger involves receiving and inspecting new cheese deliveries, maintaining and rotating stock to ensure freshness, and setting up attractive displays for customers. You'll spend much of your time advising customers on cheese selections, providing tastings, and sharing pairing suggestions, sometimes working alongside chefs or specialty food staff. Additional tasks often include cutting, weighing, and wrapping cheese, managing inventory, and ensuring cleanliness according to food safety standards. Collaborative teamwork is common in busy shops, and there are opportunities to learn from senior staff or even advance to management roles in specialty food retail.

How much money can a cheesemonger make?

A cheesemonger typically earns between $25,000 and $45,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and the retail environment. Skilled cheesemongers with certifications or specialized knowledge may earn higher wages and tips, especially in high-end stores or markets.
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Infographic showing various Cheesemonger job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, and 21% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $37,046 per year, or $17.8 per hour.
Cheesemonger

Cheesemonger

BANDANA

Manhattan, NY

$17/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Cheesemonger

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim… for our guests to: - EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters - SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products - LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Eataly's cheese department is home to 500+ of the highest quality cheeses specially sourced from Italy, internationally and locally. Many of the cheeses are entirely exclusive to Eataly. A Cheesemonger prepares, packages, receives and stocks product. A Cheesemonger has passion for cheese and the ability to share that passion with Eataly's guests. Reports to the Fresh Market Manager.

  • Assists guests with cheese selection and shares knowledge of products
  • Weighs, labels and packages products and completes food preparation in a timely manner
  • Ensures counter and display refrigerators neatly and accurately as per the pricing menu, and promptly informs management when food quantities or supplies are low
  • Merchandizes displays attractively and rotates products per quality and First In First Out (FIFO) standards
  • Cleans work station thoroughly
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic knife skills
  • Knowledge of cheese highly preferred
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekends
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
  • Ability to use commercial equipment including scales, packaging machinery and a cash register

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 401K with match or RRSP
  • Bonus program
  • Free family meal daily
  • Discounts at Eataly
  • Classes on products and Italian cuisine
  • Referral bonus program
  • and more!

Location:

Eataly is hiring for a Cheesemonger Position in Flatiron, New York City. Base pay starts at $17/hr.

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