Job: Cheesemonger
Are you passionate about food?
Are you a people person who loves helping customers?
Does spending your day tasting and talking about cheese sound awesome to you?
les amis du FROMAGE is an independently owned specialty cheese shop with two locations in Vancouver. We feature a selection of cut-to-order cheese, charcuterie, artisan grocery items and house-made prepared meals. We are committed to showcasing the products and makers we love and passing that passion on to our customers.
You must be motivated and able to multi-task and do a variety of roles. From cutting and wrapping cheese, answering the phone, preparing wholesale orders, keeping the place clean and tidy, to assisting with receiving deliveries or giving a hand to the kitchen crew, there is a lot happening every day. Most importantly, you must be capable and enjoy interacting with customers as our cheese counter and customer service are the most important aspect of our shop. les amis du FROMAGE strives to make people happy and to offer a friendly and professional experience to every customer that comes through our doors. We look forward to having you join our team!
We are looking for individuals that would like to grow with us at les amis du FROMAGE as we keep expanding our business. Cheese knowledge takes time. We need a commitment of 5 days a week, otherwise it can take a long time to get you fully trained. Weekend hours are necessary to grow within this position in the company.
About You
- Courteous, organized and detail focused
- A desire to to give excellent customer service
- Ability to self start, multi-task, and work with minimal supervision
- Good physical shape. Able to lift 25 kg
What we can offer
- Fulltime daytime hours
- Starting wage of $18.50 p/h, wage increases at 3 & 12 months.
- Employee Benefits after 6 months (must work 25+ hours per week)
- 20% Discount on store products
- A professional yet fun, friendly and respectful work environment
Bonus points for:
- Wine Knowledge (customers ask a lot of questions)
- Food Nerd (we’re food nerds too)
- Food Safe Certification
This job is not suitable for persons looking for seasonal or short-term employment.
Please send your résumé to us by email.