Cheese Shop​/Murray's Cheese Master

CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE MASTER

Location:

Santa Fe, NM

Salary: $54,400.00 - $84,000.00

Employment Type:

Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Function:
Other

• Create and maintain the Murray’s Cheese experience, including interactive customer service, ongoing product education, effective cross‑selling, merchandising, and promotion of designated products.
• Maintain a knowledgeable, efficient, friendly staff fully trained in Murray’s operations and products.
• Ensure all Kroger and Murray’s policies, operating standards, and procedures are communicated effectively and followed at all times.
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point, and Sanitation Procedures.
• Place orders and maintain inventory.
• Responsible for setting up weekly in‑store Selling Events.
• Contribute to store goals for increasing sales and improving profit.
• Effectively control shrink and waste by following best practices.
• Control labor expenses through appropriate scheduling.
• Meet and/or exceed budgetary goals for the Murray’s Cheese Shop.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on performance, complete reviews, and provide feedback.
• Perform essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Management experience, food retail experience, or a two‑year culinary degree.
• Willingness to taste cheese daily.
• Supportive of cheese business initiatives.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and willingness to try new, innovative approaches.

• Past work record reflecting dependability and integrity.
• Prior food handling experience.
• Supervisory skills.

• A wide range of healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Flexible scheduling in full‑ and part‑time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
• Emotional and financial support through free counseling and financial coaching.
• Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology, and more.
• Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career.
• Vast potential for growth through industry‑leading training programs and diverse career pathways.