Deli CMS Lead

The Fresh Market, located at 605 Post Road East in Westport, Connecticut, is a specialty grocery store committed to making everyday eating extraordinary for its guests. Known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, The Fresh Market offers a memorable shopping experience by providing exceptional, personal service and high-quality fresh food products. Established with a mission to elevate the grocery shopping experience, the company places strong emphasis on teamwork, shared success, and community impact. It is an employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a supportive and respectful workplace for all its team members. The Fresh Market offers competitive hourly pay rates, with this particular position offering between $23.15 and $26.70 per hour. The company also provides valuable benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K matching, employee discounts, and various wellness programs.

The position of Deli Department Lead is an integral leadership role within The Fresh Market. As a Deli Department Lead, you will support the Deli Department Manager by assisting in the daily operations of the deli section, ensuring that the department runs smoothly and efficiently. Your role will involve leading and motivating a team of employees to deliver exceptional guest experiences that align with the company’s mission of impeccable hospitality. With a focus on teamwork and coaching, you will work closely with your team and manager, helping to develop skills, resolve conflicts, and celebrate successes. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing shrinkage, and aiding in ordering processes to ensure product freshness and availability. Additionally, you will help monitor labor schedules to meet budget goals and productivity standards.

This role also requires you to engage directly with guests, implementing merchandising strategies and promotional plans to maximize sales. Acting as a resource and stepping in as acting manager during the manager’s absence will require strong problem-solving skills, leadership, and a proactive approach. Working in collaboration with other department leaders will be essential to drive overall store success. The ability to leverage technology, such as POS systems and scheduling tools, is important for efficiently managing daily tasks. This position requires a flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts. The Fresh Market values candidates with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, and those committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both guests and team members. The company prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations as needed, nurturing a diverse and equitable workplace culture.