Deli Manager

The Fresh Market; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% Team Member Discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K Contribution and Company Match

Financial Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Personal Time Off

Discounts on Pet Insurance and Daycare

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Deli Manager to lead a dynamic team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. This fast-paced role involves managing inventory, training team members, and ensuring operational excellence in a vibrant deli environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong management experience and a passion for customer service. Join a company that values diversity and offers a range of benefits, including a generous employee discount and flexible scheduling. If you're ready to make a difference and drive results, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• 3 years of management experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality.
• Ability to follow merchandising layouts and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Direct team members in handling and preparing meats and cheeses.
• Manage inventory and ensure product rotation standards.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Team Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team:

• Team Member discount of 30%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

As the Deli Manager, you are taking the lead in directing team members, managing department inventory, pricing integrity, training, and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. This is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency, effectiveness, and a passion for excellence to drive results.

What You'll Do:

• Greeting guests and proactively assisting them in a friendly manner with accurate and timely information
• Making recommendations and accommodating requests
• Managing order guides/ordering deadlines/reducing shrink/damage
• Properly receiving/stocking of goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels
• Direct teams to handle, slice and prepare a variety of the department’s meat, cheeses, and Convenient Meal Solutions (CMS) throughout the day
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members “on-the-job” as well as through The Fresh Market’s internal training platform to provide excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner

Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of management experience in retail, restaurant, or hospitality field or 5 years of related management experience
• Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandising
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must be at least 18 years old

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required.