Meat & Seafood Lead: Elevate Guest Experience

Fresh Market Inc.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (up to $500)

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and time off plans

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance for individual, spouse,

Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, &

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team with care, coach performance, and ensure the department looks its best, while stepping in as acting manager when needed.

With prior meat-cutting experience, including knives, grinders, and meat saws, you will monitor labor, manage inventory, and help drive merchandising and profitability.

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.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels, minimize shrink, and support 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.
• Analyze department financial and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with fellow department leaders to drive overall store success.
• Leverage available technology to perform these tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

POS systems

Scheduling tools

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Knives

Meat grinders

Meat saws

Pallet jacks

Ladders

Box cutters

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience. You will lead a team with care, coach performance, and ensure the department looks its best, while stepping in as acting manager when needed.

With prior meat-cutting experience, including knives, grinders, and meat saws, you will monitor labor, manage inventory, and help drive merchandising and profitability.