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The Fresh Market

Regional grocery chain with specialty produce

Meat and Seafood Manager

RetailUpdated on Nov 5
Full-timeAlgonquin, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 1 year of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
  • Ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
  • Ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
  • Basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Food safety certification, or ability to obtain it after hire.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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 department prime and premium meat and seafood products and convenient meal-solution items throughout the day, while managing quality product levels according to company standards.
  • Make recommendations and accommodate guest requests.
  • Manage order guides and ordering deadlines while reducing shrink and damage.
  • Receive and stock goods properly, following rotation standards when replenishing product levels.
  • Direct teams in handling, slicing, and preparing specialty meat, seafood, and convenient meal solutions throughout the day.
  • Engage, motivate, coach, and train team members on the job and through the internal training platform to provide excellent guest service safely and securely.
  • Ensure training and certification of all Assistant Meat Managers and Meat Cutters.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or a high-volume specialty retail environment.
  • Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
  • Bilingual skills.

About the Company

The Fresh Market

Regional grocery chain with specialty produce

The Fresh Market is a grocery retailer focused on a small, intimate store format that emphasizes high-quality fresh produce, in-store butchers, and unique, hard-to-find ingredients. Its product experience centers on a warm, European market–style shopping environment rather than the large warehouse layouts of mass grocers. Stores curate a premium selection and offer specialized services to create a more personal shopping trip. The company differentiates itself from big-box competitors through store size, atmosphere, and a carefully curated assortment rather than chasing volume or ultra-low prices. Its goal is to provide a flavorful, convenient, and pleasant grocery experience with fresh, specialty foods that are not as readily found at larger competitors.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Greensboro, NC
Founded
1982

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