Store Co Director

GSO • Lexington, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Co-Store Director is a strategic partner to the Store Director and a key leader in the store’s overall performance. This role helps guide the full store team, supports daily operations, and works to ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for guests and team members. The Co-Store Director models The Fresh Market’s values of passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork while supporting sales departments, financial performance, compliance, and community relationships.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays. Physical work conditions include repetitive hand and arm movements, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds independently, exposure to extreme temperatures, and standing or walking for extended periods. The role requires use of approved head coverings and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hospitality, or general business.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple departments or store-wide operations.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to achieve sales, margin, labor, and operational goals.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain it after hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods, up to 4 hours or as required by law.
• Use of approved hats, hair nets, beard guards, and personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading in a grocery or high-volume specialty retail environment.
• Proven success in developing strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Model and promote the company’s values of passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork.
• Serve as a visible, accessible leader on the sales floor, supporting team members and engaging with guests.
• Recruit, hire, and develop team members while building a pipeline of future leaders.
• Oversee Produce & Floral, Meat & Seafood, Bakery, Deli & CMS, and Center Store departments to ensure merchandising, signage, and assortment reflect local guest needs and brand standards.
• Manage sales, gross margin, labor planning, inventory control, and shrink reduction.
• Partner with department managers on ordering, scheduling, and workload planning.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, risk management, and regulatory requirements.
• Represent The Fresh Market in the store and local community with hospitality and professionalism.
• Build relationships with guests, respond to questions, resolve concerns, and model guest recovery.
• Engage with local organizations, vendors, and partners to strengthen the store’s community presence.

Benefits

• Team Member discount up to 40%.
• Early Earn Wage Access, allowing access to up to 50% (maximum $500) of earned wages on-demand per pay period.
• 401K 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, spouses, partners, and families.
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and more.

What This Job Offers

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