Meat & Seafood Department Lead | Guest Experience

The Fresh Market; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount

Early wage access

401K with company match

Financial wellness program

Personal time off

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Roswell, GA, seeks a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team with care, ensuring each guest feels welcome and every department looks its best.

You’ll coach the team, solve problems, and step in as acting manager when needed, leveraging knives, grinders, and meat saws knowledge. Previous meat-cutting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Monitor labor schedules to meet productivity and budget goals.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing shrink, and supporting ordering processes.
• Act as a resource for team members and provide guidance in the manager’s absence.
• Model and coach Impeccable Hospitality by actively engaging guests and creating positive experiences.
• Help implement merchandising strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability.
• Assist in analyzing department financial and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with fellow department leaders to drive overall store success.
• Leverage available technology to perform these tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Guest experience

Communication

Problem solving

Scheduling tools

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Inventory systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

The Fresh Market in Roswell, GA, seeks a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team with care, ensuring each guest feels welcome and every department looks its best.

You’ll coach the team, solve problems, and step in as acting manager when needed, leveraging knives, grinders, and meat saws knowledge. Previous meat-cutting experience is preferred.