Meat & Seafood Lead: Elevate Guest Experience & Team

Fresh Market Inc.; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (You can access

50% (max $500) of your earned wages on

40% (max $500) of your earned wages on

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time 

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance for individual, spouse,

Discounts on pet insurance, daycare,

event tickets, and many more.

Job summary

The Fresh Market in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining department standards. You will lead with care, coach teammates, and step in as acting manager when needed, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in daily operations.

Experience in meat-cutting is preferred; you’ll work with knives, grinders and saws, monitor schedules and inventory, and help drive sales through

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.

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Meat & Seafood Department Lead to support the Department Manager in delivering an exceptional guest experience and maintaining department standards. You will lead with care, coach teammates, and step in as acting manager when needed, while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in daily operations.

Experience in meat-cutting is preferred; you’ll work with knives, grinders and saws, monitor schedules and inventory, and help drive sales through