Store Director

The Fresh Market & You

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We're looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you'll make on our store, our team, and our community.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• 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

Are you passionate about driving sales and financial success? Can you deliver a first-class experience for guests and be a leader for 70-100 team members? The Store Director is the strategic and operational leader of the store. You set the tone, guide the culture, and ensure that every team member embodies our values of passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork. You lead with purpose and accountability, ensuring the store runs smoothly. You deliver strong financial results and provide impeccable hospitality to our guests every day. In this role, you communicate the "why" behind decisions, adapt your leadership style to the needs of your team, and model the inclusive, collaborative behaviors expected of a leader. You develop future leaders, encouraging feedback and learning. You build a store environment where guests feel welcome, team members feel valued, and business goals are achieved. You are the face of the store and a trusted partner in the community.

What You'll Do

• Build a strong talent pipeline by recruiting, developing, and retaining leaders and team members.
• Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable through regular coaching and constructive feedback.
• Develop and execute store-wide strategies that increase sales, expand market share, and strengthen guest loyalty.
• Use data—including P&L performance, KPIs, labor forecasts, and guest feedback—to identify opportunities and build action plans.
• Ensure effective labor planning, cost control, and operational efficiency to maximize profitability.
• Model high standards for food safety, sanitation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead store readiness for audits and inspections, ensuring strong follow-up and accountability.
• Serve as the face of the store, ensuring every guest receives warm hospitality and personal attention.
• Coach leaders and team members on guest recovery and proactive service that builds loyalty.
• Engage with local organizations, events, and community partners to deepen the store's connection to the community.

Availability

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

Qualifications

At a minimum, what you need

• 6+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hospitality, or general business.
• Demonstrated success overseeing multiple departments or store-wide operations.
• Strong financial acumen with proven success in achieving sales, margin, and labor goals.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain after hire.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in grocery or high-volume specialty retail environments.
• Track record of developing high-performing teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently
• Exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment
• Required to spend long periods of time on their 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.