Floating Meat & Seafood Manager

CLARKS MARKET INC • Aspen, CO

164d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Floating Meat & Seafood Manager is an exempt, senior-level journeyman role responsible for providing leadership coverage and operational support across multiple Clark’s Market locations. This position is deployed during periods of high volume, employee vacations, leaves of absence, or temporary department vacancies and plays a key role in maintaining operational continuity, food safety compliance, and team development. This role exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing day-to-day department operations while on assignment and serves as a mentor and trainer for Meat Cutter Apprentices and developing team members, helping build long-term bench strength within the organization.

Requirements

• Journeyman-level Meat Cutter experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in Meat and/or Seafood operations
• Strong working knowledge of meat and seafood cutting, production planning, and merchandising
• Proven ability to train and mentor apprentices and developing team members
• Ability and willingness to travel between multiple store locations
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive cutting motions
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. repetitively
• Work performed in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-volume or resort-area grocery operations
• Prior multi-location or floating leadership experience
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary Meat & Seafood department leadership across assigned Clark’s Market locations as business needs dictate
• Step into acting Meat & Seafood Manager responsibilities during vacations, leaves, vacancies, or peak seasonal volume
• Assess department conditions upon arrival and independently prioritize operational needs
• Partner with Store Directors and Operations leadership to ensure smooth transitions and continuity
• Serve as a senior journeyman and subject matter expert in Meat & Seafood operations
• Train, coach, and mentor Meat Cutter Apprentices and developing team members
• Provide hands-on instruction in cutting techniques, case presentation, food safety, yield management, and product knowledge
• Evaluate skill levels and provide developmental feedback to support growth and readiness
• Support onboarding and training of new department leadership as needed
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Review gross margin, shrink, labor, budget and sales reports weekly to assist in identifying opportunities.
• Enforce Clark’s Market policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, merchandising, and shrink control
• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to store leadership
• Support, training and execution of new programs and initiatives.
• Follow and practice Our 5 Rules: Do your job Be kind No surprises No drama Protect the brand
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional internal and external customer service
• Maintain strong product knowledge and assist customers with custom cuts and seafood preparation guidance
• Uphold Clark’s Market brand standards and department presentation
• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing department operations while on assignment
• Makes staffing, workflow, and production decisions to meet business demands

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurances
• generous paid time off
• 401k plan with employer matching
• company paid life insurance
• supplemental insurance plans (STD, LTD, etc.)
• employee assistance program
• employee discount
• ski/bus pass discount program

What This Job Offers

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