Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies•Kalispell, MT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Assistant Meat Manager, no one day is ever the same. This position allows you to be a cut above the rest by ensuring the day-to-day operations and sales of our meat department run smoothly. To be successful in this position, our Assistant Meat Manager is interested in our people (supervising, training, and scheduling), our products (cutting, trimming, and preparing our delicious high-quality meats), and delivering customer service to earn the loyalty of the customers we serve. If this sounds like you, we invite you to join our team today!

Requirements

Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal communication
Leadership and team-building abilities
Coaching and employee development mindset
Attention to detail and quality focus
Time management and organizational skills
Problem-solving and decision-making capability
Adaptability in a fast-paced retail environment
Initiative and self-motivation
Reliability and accountability
Positive attitude and professionalism
Department operations management
Staff supervision and workforce planning
Inventory control and merchandising execution
Food safety compliance and regulatory adherence
Sales and performance analysis
Product quality assurance
Equipment operation and safety practices
Customer experience management
Pricing and promotional execution
Multi-tasking and workload prioritization
Meat cuts, processing techniques, and product preparation
Food safety standards (temperature controls, sanitation, handling)
Retail operations and grocery/meat department workflows
Inventory systems and record-keeping practices
Merchandising strategies and pricing integrity
Use of meat processing equipment (saws, grinders, tenderizers)
Company policies, procedures, and compliance standards
Basic computer skills for reports, communication, and scheduling
Ability to safely operate meat processing tools and machinery
Ability to lift, carry, and handle products (up to ~35 lbs continuously)
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
Ability to multi-task and perform under time pressure
Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to identify quality issues and take corrective action
Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members
Ability to adapt schedules (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the Meat Department to ensure efficiency, sales growth, and product quality
Supervise, train, schedule, and assign duties to meat cutters and clerks
Deliver high-quality customer service and build customer loyalty
Cut, trim, and prepare meat products using proper tools and techniques
Maintain inventory accuracy, perform monthly counts, and update records
Write and manage meat orders; verify delivery accuracy and quality
Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and workplace standards
Implement merchandising programs, pricing, signage, and promotional displays
Monitor product freshness, remove expired items, and follow markdown procedures
Analyze reports to identify operational successes and improvement opportunities
Handle special customer orders and customized cuts
Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and safety standards