Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies • Garland, TX

19d

About The Position

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing the meat department, including product quality, inventory management, merchandising, food safety compliance, customer service, and associate development. The role helps drive department sales and profitability while maintaining a clean, organized, customer-focused operation in a fast-paced environment.

The position assists with daily operations, production planning, cutting, packaging, merchandising, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation. It also supports customer service, team leadership, food safety and documentation, sales initiatives, and department financial performance. The Assistant Meat Manager provides leadership and direction when the Meat Manager is absent.

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer and inventory management skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment, including slicers, grinders, saws, and wrapping equipment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous meat department, retail grocery, food service, or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations.
• Support production planning, cutting, packaging, and merchandising.
• Maintain adequate inventory through proper ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with company standards.
• Provide customer service and product knowledge; assist with meat selections, cooking recommendations, and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Ensure custom cuts and special orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Assist with hiring, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Support labor scheduling to meet operational and customer service needs.
• Promote teamwork, engagement, and accountability.
• Provide leadership and direction in the absence of the Meat Manager.
• Reinforce company policies, standards, and performance expectations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Monitor product rotation, code dating, temperature logs, freshness, and proper handling, storage, and preparation of meat and seafood.
• Maintain accurate records and required department documentation.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotional displays, sales initiatives, pricing, signage, and product placement.
• Support sales growth through effective inventory management and in-stock conditions.
• Identify opportunities to improve product assortment and customer satisfaction.
• Assist in meeting department sales, gross margin, shrink, and labor goals.
• Monitor inventory and control waste; support expense management and productivity initiatives.
• Analyze department performance and help implement improvement strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED