Bench - Beef Shoppe Manager Level V (Wilmington Area)

Lowes Foods•Wilmington, NC

15d

About The Position

The Beef Shoppe Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and profitable meat department operations through sales maximization and host growth. The role oversees the full meat department, including fresh and frozen meat and seafood, and creates an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment embedded in a selling culture. After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they remain in the bench role until one becomes available.

Requirements

High school-level skills and knowledge, with 3–4 years of progressive supermarket experience.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds constantly.
Ability to read and understand information and directions.
Knowledge of meat operations.
Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements on the job.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and push or pull stock carts for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the meat department, as measured through mystery shops and management observation; may include assisting on the front end.
Achieve budgeted financial results.
Prepare product for sale by cutting, slicing, trimming, wrapping, weighing, and pricing according to Lowes Foods standards.
Implement and maintain an in-store selling culture by executing merchandising programs, planning sales themes, maintaining in-stock conditions and product variety, using cutting lists, and participating in weekly sales meetings.
Handle ordering, including preparation for pre-orders by inventorying coolers, and measure and respond to out-of-stocks.
Schedule the department.
Ensure the department complies with company standards, as measured by ALI audits.
Set performance expectations for direct reports, hold them accountable for productivity goals, and review performance and provide ongoing and annual feedback.
Teach and train departmental staff and build a talent-planning bench, including developing and executing plans for high-potential and promotable employees.
Maintain departmental sanitation and compliance with safe food-handling practices.
Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
Execute weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, flyer recaps, and monthly ALI self-audits.
Take ownership of the entire meat department, including fresh and frozen meat and seafood, and work closely with the DSD Receiver and scan coordinator.
Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment with a strong selling culture.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, as well as company policies.
Maintain a safe department for guests and hosts.
Make PA announcements.
Perform other tasks assigned by the store manager.