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Cheesemonger

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

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Cheesemonger

Concord, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

The Cheese Shop in Concord, MA is looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Cheesemonger to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for a cheese enthusiast to share their love of artisan and ...

Wally's Wine & Spirits is seeking a passionate and service-focused Cheesemonger to join our culinary and retail team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves exceptional food, premium ...

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As of Aug 27, 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.

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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.

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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.

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Cheesemongers typically earn an average hourly wage between $12 and $20, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $25,000 to $45,000 depending on experience, location, and employer. Many cheesemongers also develop skills in cheese aging, pairing, and customer service to advance their earnings.

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Cheesemonger

Manhattan, NY • On-site

BANDANA
Food Services and Drinking Places • 501 - 1,000 employees

$17 - $21/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Cheesemonger

Eataly

Flatiron

200 5th Avenue

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Tags: Featured 1 yr exp needed Food & Beverage

Min. base wage: $ 17.00 /hr Food & Beverage

Est. base annual: $ 33,592

Est. base weekly: $ 646 /wk

Est. base monthly: $ 2,799 /mth

Benefits: Health Insurance Dental Insurance PTO 401K

Transit Time ? Walking Time? Driving Time?

Est. total taxes and net pay (approximations only - see below for calculation details)

Gross Annual Salary $33,592

Federal Income Tax -$2,272

State Income Tax -$1,178

Social Security Tax -$2,083

Medicare Tax -$487

Total Taxes -$6,020

Net Annual Pay $27,572

Est. base wage (post-taxes) $13.95/hr

Est. base weekly (post-taxes) $530/wk

Est. base monthly (post-taxes) $2,298/mth

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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 Job Requirements
  • 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 and Perks
  • 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! The base pay range for this position is $17 – $21 per hour.

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