The Fresh Market & You:
Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests, and we are looking for a new team member who will commit to helping us deliver on this mission.
We offer several benefits that can enhance your career with The Fresh Market including a 30% discount as a team member, early earn wage access, 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 individual, spouse, partner, and family, and discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.
About the Position:
Do you have a passion for food? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? If so, this may be the perfect job for you. As our Assistant Store Manager, you are an ambassador of the store, demonstrating excellent hospitality for both guests and team members. In conjunction with the Store Manager, you will help strengthen team engagement, maximize team productivity, and play a role in driving business results.
This position offers a competitive hourly rate between $23.38 - $35.07 per hour.
Key Responsibilities:
* You will work closely with the Store Manager to lead by example and demonstrate exemplary hospitality to our guests and team members, educating them on products and services to provide meal solutions.
* Create and manage team schedules with the store manager, aligning with guest shopping hours to ensure guests receive an excellent shopping experience.
* Assist in analyzing sales reports, P&L reports, and other metrics to make and execute business decisions and design plans that drive business success.
* Collaborate with the Store Manager and Talent Acquisition to source, select, and hire new team members and maintain a strong store team.
* Partner with the Guest Services Manager to provide a hospitable orientation and onboarding experience for new team members.
* Develop and implement training programs through The Fresh Market Academy and on-the-job training to provide excellent guest service in a safe and secure manner.
* Coach team members to optimize operations, further team development, and increase retention.
* Manage the store, inventories, and teams to minimize product loss and ensure adherence to The Fresh Market standards and policies.
* Ensure the store's social media presence aligns with The Fresh Market guidelines and standards.
* Work collaboratively with store and department managers to foster teamwork and team engagement.
* Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety per TFM policies and law.
Availability:
This position requires flexibility, including working weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A High School Diploma or equivalent, with at least 5-7 years of retail experience and 2 years in a leadership role.
* Strong working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with team members, management, and guests.
* Ability to read, understand, and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics for merchandising.
* Ability to read, understand, and follow policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Perishable, Hospitality, and/or Grocery Retail experience.
* Production Planning Software experience.
* Experience in Applicant Tracking Software (iCIMS preferred).
Physical and Work Conditions:
* This role requires repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, exposure to extreme temperatures, and use of tools and equipment.
* Long periods of standing or walking without a break may be required.
* Personal protective equipment, approved hats, hair nets, and beard guards may be necessary.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Fresh Market is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, consistent with applicable laws.