Center Store Lead

The Fresh Market Inc • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Center Store Lead supports the Center Store Department Manager in delivering an excellent guest experience and advancing The Fresh Market’s mission. The role helps lead and develop the department team, maintains a welcoming environment and well-presented department, resolves operational issues, and acts as the manager when needed. It reports to the Center Store Department Manager and promotes leadership, hospitality, excellence, and teamwork.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills and 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 at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, grasp, bend, and reach; lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; and work in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to use knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
• Ability to spend long periods on their feet and stand or walk without a break for up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Must wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help monitor labor schedules to meet productivity and budget goals.
• Assist with maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing shrink, and supporting ordering processes.
• Provide guidance to team members and act as a resource in the manager’s absence.
• Model and coach “Impeccable Hospitality” by engaging guests and creating positive experiences.
• Help implement merchandising strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales and profitability.
• Assist with analyzing department financial and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with fellow department leaders to support overall store success.
• Use available technology to perform job tasks.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% of earned wages, up to $500, on-demand per pay period.
• 401(k) contribution and company match.
• Financial Wellness Program.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for the individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and other offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed