Cheesemonger/Sales Associate

The Cheese Shop in the Carmel Plaza, downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea, is currently seeking entry-level employees to assist us in high volume personal sales:

~ You’ll facilitate at the front counter with cheese and gourmet food sales.

~ You’ll assist in the wine department with sales and at the wine bar if over the age of 21.

Ideal Cheese Monger Qualities Include:

-Gift of Gab (excellent people skills…cheesy puns not necessary but always encouraged)

-Enthusiasm for cheese

-Passion for the food and wine industry (great starting point)

-Eager to learn (on the job training…prior cheese/wine knowledge not necessary)

-Motivated

-Team Player

Necessary Cheese Monger Qualities:

-Open Mind/Palate (you will try every cheese we stock)

-Flexible Schedule (holidays and weekends are a must)

-Ability to lift 50+ pounds of cheese or wine

-Able to stand/be on their feet for 8+ hours

-Ability to learn/retain cheese information in a timely manner

Owner’s Note:

We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love to eat and drink for a living. You would be entering a warm and cohesive environment where we all learn together. Tasting and eating is highly encouraged!

Please respond by email with resume attached. Please include references. Please no impromptu walk-ins or phone calls!