Seasonal Sales Associate - Grand Central (2)

Sales Associate

We are seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Sales Associate to join our retail team! In this role, you will assist with stocking, receiving products, and cashiering, while also providing outstanding service to customers. You will play a key part in maintaining the shop's organization, ensuring the shelves are well-stocked and products are properly displayed, and helping customers with their purchases and inquiries.

This role is seasonal and estimated to begin mid-October 2026 and end by mid-January 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Service & Product Knowledge
  • Greet and engage customers with enthusiasm, offering assistance and information about the products we carry.
  • Provide recommendations based on customer preferences, promoting products and sharing knowledge about our cheeses, charcuterie, and other offerings.
  • Assist customers with their purchases, ensuring a smooth and positive checkout experience.
  • Address customer inquiries and resolve any issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• Stocking & Receiving Products
  • Receive deliveries and verify product accuracy, quality, and freshness.
  • Stock shelves, organize products, and ensure proper rotation (FIFO) to maintain optimal inventory levels.
  • Keep the sales floor organized, clean, and visually appealing, ensuring that all products are properly labeled and displayed.
  • Assist in inventory management by tracking product levels and notifying the team of low stock or products that need replenishment.
• Cashiering & Transaction Management
  • Operate the register, process sales transactions accurately (cash, credit, and debit card payments), and follow the cash-handling policy.
  • Ensure accurate pricing and scanning of items, and manage any returns or exchanges according to company policies.
  • Maintain an organized and efficient checkout area, including handling customer receipts and packing purchases with care.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the shop, including workstations, the sales floor, and the cashier area.
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols to ensure the safety and quality of the products.
  • Perform daily cleaning tasks and maintain cleaning logs as needed.
• Team Collaboration & Support
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations, helping with stocking, receiving, and assisting with other tasks as needed.
  • Proactively communicate with the team and management about inventory needs, product availability, and customer feedback.
  • Support event preparation, including food display setups and helping during special events as needed.
• General Support as Needed
  • Responsibilities may include cleaning, stocking, customer service, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable with tasks requiring bending, twisting, reaching, and carrying.
• Operate equipment such as cash registers, scales, slicers, product shelving, and food handling in a safe and efficient manner.

Qualifications

• Full-time and flexible availability for weekends, holidays, opening, closing, and mid-day shifts.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (register systems, inventory management).
• Previous experience in retail, customer service, or the food industry, with a preference for experience in cheese or specialty foods (not required, but should have a willingness to learn!)
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and contributing to a positive team environment.
• Certifications: NYC Food Handler's Certification or ServSafe preferred (not required).

Work Perks

• Weekly pay
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Discounts on our products, classes, and restaurant

About Us

Murray's Cheese was born in Greenwich Village in 1962, and the heart of our business still resides in New York City with many ways to experience Murray's locally. At the counter, our cheese experts and mongers serve thousands of neighborhood regulars, commuters, and tourists every year at our two locationsthe Bleecker Street flagship retail experience, which also includes our mac & cheese counter, and our shop in Grand Central Market.

For those eager to learn more, we offer robust education and events programming and, for those looking to serve more, we provide catering of expertly crafted cheese boards and freshly made dishes. Oh, did we mention we also age our own cheese? Yeah, we do that too. We have state-of-the-art cheese caves in Long Island City.

Because we like to share, we wanted to bring our exceptional cheese to people outside of New York too. So, we made Murray's products available online at murrayscheese.com and in-store with a curated selection of specialty cheese in more than a thousand Kroger and Kroger-owned stores nationwide (and, growing every day!). And, through our wholesale business, you might enjoy Murray's cheese at more than 600 restaurants across the country.