Produce-Floral Manager

Company: The Fresh Market Inc
Location: Ridgeland
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

The Fresh Market & You::Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, memorable experience with exceptional, personal service. We're looking for a new team member who strives for excellence and brings positive energy, commitment, and a "can-do" attitude to work every day. We value teamwork and celebrate our successes as a team and will value your contribution!Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market teamTeam 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 matchFinancial Wellness ProgramPersonal time off and additional time off purchase plans are availableMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and familyDiscounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.About the Position::Do you excel at merchandising? Are you committed to providing the best products at the right time? If so, this may be the perfect job for you. As our Produce/Floral Manager, you will take the lead in managing department inventory, pricing integrity and other operational processes that require significant attention to detail. Because you will be working with team members, guests, and product continuously throughout the day, this is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency and effectiveness and a passion for excellence to deliver results.What You'll Do::Direct, manage and assist all functions of the Produce and Floral department and demonstrate excellence for your team and guests, including:Greeting guests and proactively assisting them in a friendly manner with accurate and timely informationMaking product/service recommendations to guests and accommodating their special requestsManaging order guides/ordering deadlinesProperly receiving/stocking of goods that follow rotation standards when replenishing product levelsManage product to reducing shrink/damage, including proper production planningThrough leadership, manage the produce and floral teams to provide our guests with excellent presentation and quality, while minimizing product loss, including:Handle, slice, and prepare specialty produce items, fruit and veggie platters/traysPrepare items to complement Convenient Meal Solutions throughout the day for our guestsMaintain quality product levels as indicated within TFM standards.Train, coach and engage team members:Engage, motivate, and train team members "on-the-job" as well as through The Fresh Market Academy to provide excellent guest service in a safe and secure mannerProvide coaching for all team members to optimize operations, further team development, and increase retentionPartnering with the Guest Service Manager, facilitate team member engagement activitiesCreate and manage team schedules, aligning with guest shopping hours to ensure guests experience first-rate hospitalityEnsure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, including food safety, per TFM policies, and per lawAvailability::To meet the needs of our stores, guests, and teams, this position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.Qualifications::At a minimum, what you'll need:High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of management experience in either the retail, restaurant, or hospitality field or 5 years of related management experienceAbility to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandisingExperience providing direction and supervision to teams (with direct report responsibility).Working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeMust be at least 18 years oldPreferred Qualifications:Grocery and/or Produce experienceProduction Planning Software experiencePhysical 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 temperaturesAbility to use tools equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipmentRequired 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 approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipmentREASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Consistent with applicable laws, TFM will make reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to TFM. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and trainingWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer::Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, genetic information, uniformed service, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.The statements in this job description are provided to describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role. While these statements include the essential functions of the job, they are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. As we work as a team, there may be times team members are needed to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities based on business needs.#IND123

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