Deli Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and time off plans

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is hiring a Deli Specialist in Charlotte, NC to lead the deli team, ensure product freshness, and maintain accurate inventory and signage. You will drive guest satisfaction through friendly service, effective merchandising, and adherence to food safety standards.

You will rotate items, support promotions, and collaborate with store leadership to ensure exceptional guest experiences and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of progressive management in supermarkets or retail.
• Strong leadership to motivate teams.
• Deliver exceptional guest experience while meeting goals.
• Excellent communication and problem solving.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficient with POS systems, scheduling tools, and MS Office.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Provide deli department excellence, ensuring product freshness and proper dating.
• Support inventory accuracy and rotation standards.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.
• Coordinate with leadership on ordering and replenishment.
• Maintain planograms and signage for deli items.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Flexibility

POS systems

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Age 18+

Education

Associate degree in business/retail

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Job description

The Fresh Market & You

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a new team member who strives for excellence and brings 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!

The Fresh Market & You

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a new team member who strives for excellence and brings 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 will provide deli 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 while maintaining operational integrity. You will support deli inventory accuracy, ensure rotation standards, and presentation, while supporting guest engagement and department readiness for promotions and seasonal events.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all deli products meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating.
• Execute planograms and maintain accurate product 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 and maintain accurate product placement and signage.
• Follow all TFM policies, food safety requirements, and sanitation procedures.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach when on the sales floor.

Availability

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

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 18 years 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