Meat & Seafood Lead — Elevate Guest Experience

The Fresh Market Inc; Center Valley (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount

Early wage access

401K match

Financial wellness program

Personal time off

Medical insurance

Pet insurance discounts

Job summary

The Fresh Market Inc Meat & Seafood Department Lead role is a hands-on leadership position focused on supporting the Meat & Seafood Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining an appealing, well-run department.

You will lead and coach your team, stepping in as acting manager when needed, while ensuring strong hospitality and teamwork across the store. This position requires meat-cutting experience and a commitment to excellence.

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

• Help 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.

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market Inc Meat & Seafood Department Lead role is a hands-on leadership position focused on supporting the Meat & Seafood Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining an appealing, well-run department.

You will lead and coach your team, stepping in as acting manager when needed, while ensuring strong hospitality and teamwork across the store. This position requires meat-cutting experience and a commitment to excellence.