Role Purpose:
We are looking for a Cheese Category Specialist to join our team at La Rousse Foods. This individual will have a passion for cheese
Role Scope:
Manage the Cheese Category
Key Responsibilities:
Overall responsibility for the P&L of the cheese category
Management of the cheese warehouse team
Development of commercial proposal for the cheese category
Provide training to the La Rousse Foods Sales team and manage the sales process in conjunction with the National Sales Manager.
Streamline purchasing process for the cheese category in conjunction with the Food Team.
Ensure good practice within the cheese division and that HACCP procedure is adhered to.
Ambassador for Cheese within the wider business
Identify growth areas for the cheese offering within restaurant and independent retail sector
Participate in and organise regular tasting of current and new products.
Essential Skills:
Expert knowledge in cheese
Strong commercial acumen development in a food service environment
Strong work ethic