Meat and Seafood Manager

GSO • Chicago, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Meat and Seafood Manager leads team members and oversees department inventory, pricing integrity, and other operational processes. This fast-paced role requires efficiency, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence and results. The manager also provides friendly, accurate, and timely guest service, prepares meat and seafood products, and maintains quality product levels according to The Fresh Market standards. The role requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. The listed pay range is $23.04–$28.80 per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of management experience in grocery retail, restaurant, meat cutting, and/or culinary work.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow department planograms, layouts, and merchandising schematics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain The Fresh Market Meat-Seafood Manager certification within 90 days of hire.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and proactively assist them in a friendly manner, providing accurate and timely service.
• Handle, slice, cut, and trim prime and premium meat and seafood products, as well as items for convenient meal solutions, while managing product quality and levels according to company standards.
• Make product recommendations and accommodate guest requests.
• Manage order guides and ordering deadlines, and reduce 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 company’s internal training platform to support excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner.
• Ensure Assistant Meat Managers and Meat Cutters receive required training and certification.

Benefits

• Team Member discount of 30%.
• Early Earn Wage Access: access up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages 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 individuals and families.
• 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