Job Vacancies

Paid vacancies

Please note that we require your CV to consider your application. 

 

1. ASSISTANT MANAGER (24-40 HOURS/WEEK)

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for cheese and fine foods who is looking for flexible work to fit around their busy life.

It will be the right kind of work for you if you thrive on interacting with people and providing great customer service, as well as assisting with overall smooth operations of the shop and enjoy some admin tasks. 

Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience in customer service who can work in a fast pace environment while keeping calm under pressure; someone who takes pride in their work and has high standards for themselves and does not shy away from manual work as well as office tasks. 

Initial passion for fine cheese is a must but we will further train you in cheese knowledge, cheese care, retail and customer service skills.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Customer Service experience (preferred)

  • Retail (food retail experience preferred)

  • Admin experience 

PERSONALITY:

  • Passionate about fine food and drinks
  • Friendly, energetic and enjoys interacting with the public
  • Has professional demeanour, appearance, attention to detail
  • Excellent communicator
  • Has a can-do attitude and shows initiative/proactive
  • Flexible and adaptive

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Leading by example
    • Retailing cheese and other fine foods, while delivering remarkable customer service
    • Overseeing the shop operations 
    • Stock management (in store and online)
    • Assisting with online orders 
    • Assisting at events
    • Admin tasks

    If you’re interested please stop by the shop your CV with a brief covering letter explaining your interest. Alternatively email them to hello@thecheeselady.co.uk

    Pay: Above minimum wage (as per age-based pay scale). 

     

    2. Cheese Shop and Café Assistant (21+ hours/week)

    We are looking for an assistant to help at our busy new shop and micro café in Haddington for 21+ hours a week starting ASAP.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Retailing cheese and other fine foods, while delivering remarkable customer service
    • Serving customers in our micro café
    • Caring for our chilled products ensuring that they are kept to the highest standard and in the best condition
    • Ensuring that the cheese storage and cutting areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
    • Filling out necessary Hygiene paperwork
    • Keeping the shop tidy and well-stocked and well-presented
    • Promoting our brand philosophy and our products and services

    If you’re interested please stop by the shop your CV with a brief covering letter explaining your interest. Alternatively email them to hello@thecheeselady.co.uk

    Pay: Above minimum wage (as per age-based pay scale). 

     

    3. SEASONAL SHOP ASSISTANT (Fixed-term December 2022)

    We are looking for an assistant to help in our busy new shop during the Christmas period. 

    IMPORTANT

    Suitable candidates will have a chance to join the team on a long-term basis after the initial term. 

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for cheese and fine foods who is looking for Part-time flexible work to fit around their busy life. It will be the right kind of work for you if you thrive on interacting with people and providing great customer service. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience in customer service who can work in a fast pace environment while keeping calm under pressure; someone who takes pride in their work and has high standards for themselves.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Retailing cheese and other fine foods
    • Delivering exceptional customer service
    • Receiving stock and restocking products
    • Cleaning and tidying 

     

    Pay: Above minimum wage (as per age-based pay scale). 

    Email your cover letter and CV to hello@thecheeselady.co.uk or stop by the shop with the copies. 

     

    Unpaid vacancies

    VOLUNTEER

    We are looking for volunteers who would like to learn about fine cheese from The Cheese Lady and get some work experience. Positions in retails and social media marketing are available and will require 2-3 hours/week of your commitment. 

    *Please note that we require your CV to consider your application.