The Fresh Market & You::

New Store Coming Soon to Wethersfield, CT!

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.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

Team Member discount of 30% 

Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)

401K contribution and company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family

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 a 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.

What You'll Do::

With the Store Manager, you are a store ambassador and leading example of exemplary hospitality to our guests and team members; educating team members and guests 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 

Assist in forecasting and maintaining store teams by collaborating with Store Manager and Talent Acquisition in the sourcing, selecting, and hiring of new team members 

Assist the store manager in partnering with the Guest Services Manager provide team members a hospitable orientation and onboarding experience team members 

Assist with the training of the team 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 and further team development and increase retention 

Assist in managing the store, inventories and teams for effective minimization of product loss  

Ensure that your team members are adhering to The Fresh Market standards and policies 

Manage the store’s social media presence, following The Fresh Market guides and standards 

Partner with store and department managers to enhance teamwork and team engagement 

With store manager, ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols including food safety per TFM policies, and per law.

Availability::

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.  

Qualifications::

At a minimum, what you’ll need: 

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 5-7 years of retail experience and at least years in a leadership role  

Strong working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, Outlook 

Proven oral and written communication skills that allow for productive communication with team members, management, and guests 

Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department 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 

Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures  

Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18) 

Required to spend long periods of time on 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 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer::

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.  

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all-inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties, and skills required