Butcher Block Supervisor

Albertsons • Baton Rouge, LA

5d

About The Position

The Butcher Block Supervisor oversees daily operations of the service meat and butcher block area, ensuring product quality, food safety compliance, customer service, and associate performance. The role leads associates in preparing and presenting high-quality meat products, maintaining merchandising standards, and supporting sales and profitability goals while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

The supervisor manages department operations, inventory, product freshness, cleanliness, and equipment readiness. They provide product expertise and personalized customer service, prepare custom cuts and special orders, and resolve customer concerns. They also train and coach associates, assign tasks, monitor performance, and support department leadership during manager absences and busy periods.

The role ensures compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety requirements; maintains records and conducts quality inspections; and supports merchandising, promotions, sales, margin, shrink, and labor objectives. The schedule is flexible and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. The position involves standing, walking, bending, reaching, regularly lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, working in refrigerated and freezer environments, and safely operating meat department equipment.

Requirements

• Previous meat department, butcher shop, grocery retail, or food service experience is required.
• Knowledge of meat cutting techniques, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely operate meat department equipment, including saws, grinders, slicers, and wrapping equipment.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the butcher block and service meat counter.
• Ensure meat products are cut, packaged, labeled, and displayed according to company standards.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering, receiving, and stock rotation.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.
• Meet product freshness, quality, and presentation standards.
• Provide customer service and product expertise, including product selection and cooking recommendations.
• Prepare custom cuts and specialty orders accurately and efficiently.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly and build customer loyalty through knowledgeable service.
• Train, coach, and develop butcher block associates; assign tasks and monitor productivity and performance.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused work environment and enforce company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Provide leadership support during manager absences and peak business periods.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor product rotation, code dating, temperature logs, freshness, handling, storage, and preparation practices.
• Maintain required department records and documentation, conduct quality inspections, and address issues promptly.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked service cases and displays, with accurate pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
• Support sales initiatives and suggestive selling, monitor product movement, and recommend adjustments to maximize sales.
• Assist with seasonal programs and special promotions.
• Support sales, margin, shrink, and labor goals; minimize product loss, monitor waste, and identify operational efficiencies.
• Contribute to profitability through effective merchandising and customer service practices.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's 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.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• 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