Floating Meat & Seafood Manager

CLARKS MARKET INC•Aspen, CO

1d•$80,000 - $90,000

About The Position

This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include 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, and more! Benefits vary by employment classification and are subject to enrollment eligibility. Position Summary 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

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
Overnight travel up to 50% of time.
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