Deli Specialist

The Fresh Market; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; 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

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

The Fresh Market on Hilton Head Island is seeking a Deli Specialist to maintain freshness, proper rotation, and engaging guest service. You will support deli inventory, ensure planograms, and assist with promotions and seasonal events.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive, can-do attitude. Experience in retail or hospitality preferred; lifting up to 50 pounds; flexible schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deli products meet freshness and quality standards, including 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 item transitions and promotional events.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic shelf label systems

Inventory management technology

AI-enabled retail tools

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 theDeli 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.

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 experience in retail, grocery, restaurant, or hospitality operations.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational skills, ability to multitask, and work at a fast pace.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail, culinary, and/or grocery experience.
• Experience with electronic shelf label systems, inventory management technology, or AI-enabled retail tools.

Physical and Work Conditions:

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

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