Meat & Seafood Manager — Lead, Inspire & Serve Guests

The Fresh Market Inc; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount 30%

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time‑

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, &

Life Insurance

Discounts on pet insurance

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Meat and Seafood Manager to lead the department, direct team members, manage inventory, pricing integrity, and key operational processes with precision and a passion for excellence.

This fast-paced role requires strong leadership, a focus on guest experience, and the ability to schedule around weekends and holidays. Join a team dedicated to fresh, high-quality offerings.

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.
• Food safety certification, or ability to obtain post hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and proactively assist them in a friendly manner with accurate and timely service.
• Handle, slice, expertly cut and trim a variety of the department’s prime and premium meat and seafood products, and items for our convenient meal solutions throughout the day, while also managing quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.
• Making recommendations and accommodating requests.
• Managing order guides/ordering deadlines/reducing shrink/damage.
• Properly receiving/stocking of goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levels.
• Direct teams to handle, slice and prepare a variety of specialty meat, seafood, and Convenient Meal Solutions throughout the day.
• Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members “on-the-job” as well as through The Fresh Market’s internal training platform to provide excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner
• Ensure the training and certification of all Assistant Meat Managers and Meat Cutters.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Guest service

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

POS proficiency

Flexible schedule

Food safety knowledge

Education

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Fresh Market is seeking a Meat and Seafood Manager to lead the department, direct team members, manage inventory, pricing integrity, and key operational processes with precision and a passion for excellence.

This fast-paced role requires strong leadership, a focus on guest experience, and the ability to schedule around weekends and holidays. Join a team dedicated to fresh, high-quality offerings.