Kitchen and Prepared Foods Manager

The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery retailer known for its commitment to providing high-quality, fresh, and unique food options to its customers. Established with a mission to make every day eating extraordinary, The Fresh Market focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences through a welcoming atmosphere and a diverse selection of fresh, healthy, and delicious food items. Known for its emphasis on quality ingredients and outstanding customer service, The Fresh Market continues to expand its footprint while maintaining its core values of freshness, variety, and community engagement. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where team members are empowered to contribute to the overall mission of the brand.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Kitchen Manager to join The Fresh Market team. The Kitchen Manager will play a pivotal role in leading and strengthening the kitchen team, delivering not only delicious food but also a world-class guest experience. This role requires a hands-on approach to managing all kitchen operations, including overseeing in-house smoked meats, brick oven pizza, made-to-order sandwiches, salads, tacos, and the Roasting Plant, alongside the traditional deli department. As the leader and ambassador of the kitchen concept, you will be responsible for creating an atmosphere of excitement and inclusiveness among team members and guests alike.

The Kitchen Manager will partner closely with Store Management to forecast staffing needs, hire, and train new team members while ensuring that the kitchen maintains high standards for food quality, safety, and service. Responsibilities also include managing weekly scheduling, ordering all necessary ingredients and supplies, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring the sales and profitability of the department. Additionally, this role involves enforcing food production schedules, adhering to cleaning and maintenance protocols, and coaching team members to optimize kitchen operations. The Kitchen Manager is essential in promoting team development, increasing employee retention, and guaranteeing compliance with The Fresh Market's standards and policies, including safety and food handling regulations.

This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $23.04 to $28.80, reflecting the importance of the role and the expertise required. The role demands a flexible schedule, including the willingness to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as necessary to meet store and guest needs. This opportunity is ideal for professionals passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership who are dedicated to ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction while upholding food safety and operational standards.