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CHEESE SHOP/MURRAY'S CHEESE MASTER
CompanyThe Kroger Co.
LocationSterling Heights
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
About The Company
At Kroger, we believe no matter who you are or how you like to shop, everyone deserves affordable, easy-to-enjoy, fresh food. This idea is embodied in our simple tagline—Fresh for Everyone™.
Founded in 1883 as a single grocery store in Cincinnati, The Kroger Co. has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. We are nearly half a million associates across 2,800 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia, operating two dozen grocery retail brands and 34 manufacturing and 44 distribution locations, all dedicated to living our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. Together, we serve more than 11 million customers daily in our stores and online through convenient e-commerce options like pickup, ship and delivery, serving America through food inspiration and uplift.
We operate under a variety of banner names, including supermarket and retail brands Harris Teeter, Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Smith’s, Fry’s, QFC, Dillons, Mariano’s, Food 4 Less, Pick ’n Save and City Market. Beyond grocery, our pharmacy teams care for customers at more than 2,200 locations nationwide.
Customers love Our Brands, including the popular Kroger®, Private Selection® and Simple Truth® brands. Our own manufacturing plants produce many of Our Brands products, including breads, dairy products, meat and thousands of grocery items.
The Kroger story is driven by its people. Many of our associates come for a job and discover a career, supported by talent and leadership development, up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement and more than 16 Associate Resource Groups. Together, we are creating the future of grocery retail.
We also believe in and are committed to doing our part to create #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities.
To learn more about us, visit TheKrogerCo.com. To explore careers, visit TheKrogerCo.com/careers.
About the Role
Responsible for creating a unique customer cheese experience that will embody the food passion, cheese knowledge, interactive customer service, team leadership and industry leading merchandising that is uniquely Murray’s Cheese. Work closely with Deli Merchandising and District Staff, as well as the direct reports to create an environment of outgoing, personal, theatrical cheese retailing within the store environment. Role model proactive selling and superior product knowledge to drive sales in a targeted manner. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain the Murray’s Cheese experience: interactive customer service, ongoing product education,, effective cross-selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products.
- Maintain 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, maintained, and followed at all times.
- Ensure that staff adheres to all 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 Murray’s and Kroger’s 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 the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Qualifications
Minimum
- Management experience or Food Retail experience or two year Culinary Degree
- Willing to taste cheese daily.
- Supportive of cheese business initiatives.
- Able to inspire, motivate and train staff while ensuring successful completion of all tasks.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Strong desire to learn, enthusiasm for the product, and an interest and willingness to try new and innovative approaches.
Desired
- Past work record reflects dependability and integrity.
- Prior food handling.
- Supervisory skills.
Key Skills
Customer serviceTeam leadershipMerchandisingProduct knowledgeInventory managementFood safetyHACCPSanitation proceduresStaff trainingPerformance managementSales growthBudgetingSchedulingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCommunication skills
Categories
RetailFood & BeverageManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & Support
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Cheese Master is responsible for creating an interactive, theatrical cheese retail experience while leading a team to drive sales and maintain high merchandising standards. They must also ensure compliance with food safety protocols, manage inventory, and oversee staff performance to meet budgetary goals.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
151544
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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