Deli Specialist

The Fresh Market; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K with company match

Financial Wellness Program

Paid time off

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Deli Specialist who is passionate about food and delivering an excellent guest experience. You will ensure deli department excellence, maintain product freshness, proper rotation, and signage while upholding food safety standards.

You will support inventory accuracy, assist with promotions, and engage guests with a friendly attitude on the sales floor. A minimum of 1+ years in related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, or hospitality.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deli products meet freshness, rotation, and dating standards.
• Execute planograms and maintain product placement and signage.
• Coordinate with leadership on ordering and replenishment of deli items.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness and proper storage procedures.
• Support promotions, item transitions, and guest engagement on the sales floor.

Skills

Strong leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

POS familiarity

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Ourmission is to makeeverydayeating extraordinary for ourguests. We createa warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service.We’relooking for a new team member who strives for excellence andbrings positive energy, commitment, and a “can-do” attitude to work every day.We value teamwork and celebrate our successes as a team and will value your contribution!

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• 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:

Do you have a passion for food? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As the Deli Specialist, you willprovidedeli department excellence, ensuring product freshness, merchandising accuracy, and compliance with food safety standards. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience whilemaintainingoperational integrity. You willsupportdeli inventory accuracy,ensurerotation standards, and presentation, while supporting guest engagement and department readiness for promotions and seasonal events.

The pay range for this position is $19.64 - $20.94 per hour.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure alldeliproducts meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating.
• Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage.
• Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of deli items.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
• Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage.
• Follow all TFM policies, food safety requirements, and sanitation procedures.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpfulapproach whenon the sales floor.

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:

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 18years of age or older.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality or high-volume specialty retail environment
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
• Bilingual skills.a

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