Retail Merchandiser

Location: Dunnes Stores, Mountkennedy Town Centre, Main Street, Kilmacullagh, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co Wicklow.

Hours: 10 hours per week

Working pattern: Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Love great food, enjoy meeting people and take pride in doing a job well?

Sheridans Cheesemongers is looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and self-motivated Retail Cheesemonger & Merchandiser to look after our cheese wall in Dunnes Stores, Newtown Mount Kennedy, Co Wicklow.

This is a hands-on, part-time role for someone who enjoys great food, takes pride in presentation and is happy working independently. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the cheese wall, ensuring it is well-stocked, beautifully presented and properly maintained, while helping customers discover and enjoy artisan cheese.

You'll be the face of Sheridans in-store during your shifts, combining merchandising, stock management, food care and friendly, knowledgeable customer service.

This role suits someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of their work without direct supervision.

No previous cheesemongering experience is necessary. We provide training and support to help you develop your knowledge of Irish and European artisan cheese and the producers behind it.

Working hours

• Friday: 2.00pm–6.00pm
• Saturday: 2.00pm–6.00pm
• Sunday: 1.00pm–3.00pm

Total: 10 hours per week

What you'll be doing

You'll be responsible for keeping the Sheridans cheese wall running smoothly, maintaining excellent standards and making sure customers receive a great experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the cheese wall, ensuring it is clean, organised, fully stocked and attractively presented.
• Receiving deliveries, checking products and putting stock away correctly.
• Monitoring stock levels, rotating products and ensuring stock is sold within its best-before dates.
• Caring for cheese and other products to ensure they are stored, handled and presented correctly.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and attractive product displays and signage.
• Engaging with customers, offering tastings and helping them discover new cheeses and artisan foods.
• Providing friendly, confident customer service and sharing your growing knowledge of cheese, flavour, provenance and food pairings.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.
• Keeping counters, fridges, storage areas and the surrounding retail space clean and tidy.
• Completing stocktakes and any required daily records.
• Working proactively to minimise waste and maintain product quality.
• Identifying and reporting stock shortages, product issues or customer feedback to the Team Leader or Retail Manager.
• Supporting seasonal displays, hampers and other retail activities as required.

As you'll often be working on your own, you'll need to be comfortable planning your work, prioritising tasks and using your own initiative to resolve day-to-day issues.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Self-motivated and confident working independently, without needing constant supervision.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Passionate about food and interested in learning about artisan cheese.
• Friendly, approachable and comfortable talking to customers.
• Organised and practical, with a good eye for detail and presentation.
• Happy to take responsibility for stock, merchandising, deliveries and food care.
• Able to manage their time effectively and prioritise tasks during their shifts.
• Conscientious about cleanliness, food safety, stock rotation and minimising waste.
• A clear communicator who knows when to seek guidance or report an issue.
• Available to work the specified Friday, Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Previous experience in retail, deli, food service or cheesemongering is welcome but not essential. Food safety or HACCP experience is an advantage, and training will be provided.

Why work with Sheridans Cheesemongers?

Sheridans is passionate about bringing exceptional artisan food to customers and supporting the producers who make it.

Joining our team gives you the opportunity to:

• Learn about Irish and European farmhouse cheeses and artisan food producers.
• Receive in-house training and develop genuine product knowledge.
• Work independently and take pride in managing your own area.
• Become part of Ireland's independent artisan food scene.
• Enjoy a great staff discount on Sheridans products.
• Explore opportunities for development and progression over time.