Assistant Meat Manager

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. • Richmond Heights, MO

41d

About The Position

Dierbergs is seeking a full-time Assistant Meat Manager to support the success of its Meat Department. The position provides leadership, direction, and supervision to department associates, including training and development, while maintaining meat cases and serving as a knowledgeable ambassador for quality products. The Assistant Meat Manager upholds freshness and presentation standards and follows Dierbergs, FDA, USDA, and local food policies and regulations.

The role collaborates with store management and other departments to create displays that promote featured specials, new items, seasonal offerings, and holiday products. It also sets a positive example through suggestive selling, helps manage inventory and expenses, and contributes to department financial goals. The position offers a path to advancement into a Department Manager or store management role.

The schedule involves flexible scheduling, evenings, weekends, and varying shifts. Most meat departments close by 8 p.m., so late nights are generally not required. The work has substantial physical demands, including lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of Journeyman Meat or Service Counter Journeyman experience.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and a motivational mindset.
• Comprehensive understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures and guidelines.
• Genuine passion for food and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, provide direction, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to forecast and order products and supplies and manage inventory while prioritizing freshness and rotation.
• Proficiency in controlling expenses and achieving financial goals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds occasionally and push and pull up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and supervision to department associates, with a focus on training and development.
• Stock and maintain meat cases to uphold product quality and department standards.
• Maintain freshness and visual appeal while following Dierbergs, FDA, USDA, and local food policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with store management and other departments to create displays promoting featured specials, new items, seasonal offerings, and holiday-related products.
• Champion suggestive selling techniques and set a positive example for the department.
• Multitask, provide direction, delegate tasks, and ensure compliance with departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Forecast and order products and supplies, manage inventory to meet business demands, and prioritize freshness and rotation.
• Control expenses and work toward financial goals.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) and pension plans.
• Paid time off, including vacation and personal days.
• Weekly pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Growth opportunities and a path to career advancement.
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes, and other Dierbergs Rewards perks.
• Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed