About this role
Overview
To grow community by providing personal guest interactions that build genuine relationships with guests and result in a brand-aligned experience.
Responsibilities
1. Provide polite, friendly greetings and interactions with all guests.
2. Meet with cheese representatives to determine the best cheese selection/offering.
3. Discuss cheeses with guests to help them determine the best cheese selection for their needs.
4. Answer guest questions about the products.
5. Open cheese to offer samples to guests.
6. Trains other cheese demonstrators/stewards.
7. Recommend wine to accompany cheese.
8. Stock shelves, counters, or tables with merchandise.
9. Set up advertising displays utilizing visual merchandising standards.
10. Obtain merchandise requested by guests.
11. Answer guests’ questions regarding location, price, and use of merchandise.
12. Wrap merchandise for guests upon request.
13. Clean shelves, counters, tables, or displays.
14. Keep records of sales, prepare inventory of stock, and order merchandise through Department Manager.
15. Announce specials and sale information using the PA system.
16. Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Sale minded
2. Friendly, outgoing personality
3. Self-motivated, trustworthy, and able to adhere to all guidelines
4. Ability to work well with others
5. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time
6. Ability to lift 25lbs. consistently and 50lbs. occasionally
7. Knowledge of cheese
8. Ability to read and understand information and direction
9. Effective communication, guest service,, and selling skills
10. Must be at least 18 years old
11. Ability to effectively communicate with Store Manager, DSD Receiver, and cheese representatives
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Other facts
About Lowes Foods
Lowes Foods began in 1954 as a single store in North Wilkesboro, NC, and has grown to become a major supermarket chain operating in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
The company grew rapidly during the 1960s, '70s and early '80s. Lowes Foods was acquired by Merchants Distributors, Inc. (MDI) in 1984 and began an aggressive expansion program in 1986, opening 19 stores over the next four years. In 1997, Lowes Foods acquired Byrds Food Stores, located in eastern North Carolina. It continued its growth in 2000 with the purchase of 13 Hannaford stores. Today Lowes Foods operates close to 100 stores and continues to open new stores throughout North and South Carolina. Lowes Foods continued to expand by opening its first Lowes Foods Fuel station in 2007. In 2010, a new Lowes Foods concept store was opened in Hickory, NC and in 2011, we introduced a new value format called Just$ave.
In 2013, Lowes Foods set out to break the mold of the standard supermarket and create a distinctive grocery shopping experience worthy of our Carolina roots. The development began with in depth consumer research and a series of overnight workshops designed to get the very best ideas from managers across all facets of the business including all store managers and many from MDI. During these workshops, our new vision for Lowes Foods was born: “We bring community back to the table.” And, a number of new concepts were created including Chicken Kitchen, SausageWorks, Pick & Prep, and the Community Table. In January, 2013, Lowes Foods re-opened the first store to offer all of the newly developed concepts in Clemmons, NC. This spirit of transformation is being carried through all of the Lowes Foods and Just$ave stores. And, the spark of innovation has led to continued development of new concepts to further differentiate our stores. While selection may vary from store to store, our commitment to quality, value and service are the same no matter where you shop.
What you'll do
- The Cheese Steward is responsible for providing excellent guest interactions, assisting with cheese selections, and offering samples. Additional duties include stocking merchandise, setting up displays, and training other staff.
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