Meat and Seafood Manager

The Fresh Market, Inc. is hiring a full-time Meat and Seafood Manager to lead its specialty department at the Annapolis, Anne Arundel County location — a hands-on leadership role for an experienced meat and seafood professional who shares a passion for quality and guest experience.

About the Role

As Meat and Seafood Manager at The Fresh Market in Annapolis, you will own the day-to-day performance of one of the store's most important departments. This is a full-time, in-store position where you'll set the standard for product quality, team performance, and the kind of personalized service that keeps guests coming back. The Fresh Market's mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary — and this role sits at the heart of that promise.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all department operations, including ordering, receiving, inventory control, and merchandising of fresh meats and seafood
• Maintain strict standards for product freshness, rotation, and presentation in both the case and behind the counter
• Recruit, train, schedule, and develop department team members to deliver outstanding guest interactions
• Engage guests directly — offering product knowledge, preparation tips, and personalized recommendations
• Monitor department sales, margin, and shrink, taking corrective action to hit financial targets
• Enforce all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Partner with store leadership to execute promotions, seasonal features, and special-order programs

What We're Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in a meat and/or seafood department, including prior supervisory or management responsibility
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, seafood species, quality grading, and proper handling techniques
• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced retail food environment
• Commitment to food safety best practices and a clean, well-organized department
• Guest-first mindset with confident, friendly communication skills
• Comfort with basic retail math — ordering, inventory variance, and sales reporting

About The Fresh Market, Inc.

The Fresh Market is a specialty grocery retailer built around an unwavering commitment to quality, freshness, and an extraordinary in-store experience. Team members at the Annapolis store enjoy a 30% team member discount, access to Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of earned wages, max $500, available on-demand each pay period), and a 401(k) contribution program.

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your meat and seafood expertise to one of the most respected specialty grocery brands in the country, apply directly through this listing to be considered for this full-time Meat and Seafood Manager position in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County.