Assistant Meat Manager
The Fresh Market · Chicago, IL · 3 days ago
Management$22.6–$26.07/hrFull-time
About the Position
Do you have a passion for food? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As a Meat & Seafood Department Lead, you’ll help bring our mission to life by supporting the Meat & Seafood Department Manager in making everyday eating extraordinary. You’ll assist in leading your team with care and purpose, ensuring every guest feels welcome, and every department looks its best. You’ll work side by side with your team and manager, teaching and coaching them to grow while celebrating their successes. You’ll keep things running smoothly, solve problems quickly, and step in as acting manager when needed.
Qualifications
- 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
- Strong leadership skills with 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.
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality, or high-volume specialty retail environment.
- Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
Physical And Work Conditions
- Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, and exposure to extreme temperatures.
- Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment.
- Required to spend long periods of time on their feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law).
- Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $22.60 - $26.07 per hour.