This job expired on June 21, 2014
Member of a Cheese Team Mission Cheese
- Date Posted April 22, 2014
- Location San Francisco, CA
- Category Culinary
- Job Type Full-Time
Job Description
Position Summary
Mission Cheese is hiring for a full-time position as a member of our cheese team (3-5 shifts/week). This isn’t your ordinary cheesemonger job — this position also includes wine and beer service, food prep, register duties, and more.
About Mission Cheese
Mission Cheese focuses on celebrating American artisan cheese in a format that merges retail cheese shop, café, wine/beer bar concepts. More specifically, Mission Cheese is focused on celebrating the artisan and farmstead cheese movement that has blossomed in the US in recent years. We source and serve only delicious domestic cheeses for our cheese flights, pressed sandwiches, mac and cheese, etc. A key component of the business is the education of our customers about the cheeses they are eating, as well as the farmers and cheesemakers that make Mission Cheese possible.
We are passionate about good food and exceptional service. The work atmosphere is fast-paced, positive, and fun. The ability to hustle is required, as is the desire to be a part of an established team. We value employees that are excited about helping to develop and grow our young business, and want to learn about the American artisanal food and beverage industries.
What makes Mission Cheese special?
Mission Cheese is hiring for a full-time position as a member of our cheese team (3-5 shifts/week). This isn’t your ordinary cheesemonger job — this position also includes wine and beer service, food prep, register duties, and more.
About Mission Cheese
Mission Cheese focuses on celebrating American artisan cheese in a format that merges retail cheese shop, café, wine/beer bar concepts. More specifically, Mission Cheese is focused on celebrating the artisan and farmstead cheese movement that has blossomed in the US in recent years. We source and serve only delicious domestic cheeses for our cheese flights, pressed sandwiches, mac and cheese, etc. A key component of the business is the education of our customers about the cheeses they are eating, as well as the farmers and cheesemakers that make Mission Cheese possible.
We are passionate about good food and exceptional service. The work atmosphere is fast-paced, positive, and fun. The ability to hustle is required, as is the desire to be a part of an established team. We value employees that are excited about helping to develop and grow our young business, and want to learn about the American artisanal food and beverage industries.
What makes Mission Cheese special?
- Entrepreneurial & collaborative environment
- Passionate about finding, developing, and serving responsibly-produced artisan goods
- Regular visits to farms, creameries, wineries, breweries
- Potential for growth within a young, vibrant company
- Opportunities for profit sharing
At Mission Cheese, there are multiple workstations, and each employee has a chance to perform in each of them. We are not hiring for a particular position, but rather a member of our cheese team.
Job Description
- Artistically plates, runs, and describes cheese flights
- Assists customers in selecting retail cheese
- Provides food and beverage service in a professional manner
- Curates an experience for customers at the register, providing suggestions and guidance through the menu
- Retains an updated knowledge of all cheese, wine, beer, and food products
- Efficiently prepares a variety of foods prior to opening
- Cleans and resets for the next day in the closing shift
- Keeps the kitchen tidy and sanitary, washing dishes and sanitizing in real time
General Requirements
- Passionate about good food, especially cheese
- Able and excited to curate a culinary experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment where hustle is required
- Handle numerous food tickets in an organized manner
- Experience in the artisanal cheese industry is desirable
- Hospitality/kitchen/service experience is desirable
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs
- Must be fluent in English
Interpersonal Requirements
- Listens and communicates well with staff, managers, and guests
- Accepts constructive criticism and makes adjustments accordingly
- Is able to perform under pressure
- Maintains a positive attitude and productive energy-level
- Displays professionalism when assisting guests and communicating with co-workers
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency and a commitment to providing excellent product and service to our guests.
This job expired on June 21, 2014
DeadlineMay 06, 2014