Meat and Seafood Manager - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 4AM TO 11PM

Good Food Holdings Companies•Portland, OR

23h•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat and Seafood Manager leads the management of both department programs and staff, including production, financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food and work safety, staffing, training, and performance management. The manager ensures an exceptional customer shopping experience through high service standards and product knowledge, and provides leadership in line with company values and policies while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment. The position operates in a grocery store environment and works a schedule based on business needs. The posting states availability is required from 4 AM to 11 PM and notes that in-store positions may include evening, weekend, and holiday shifts. The job involves frequent to continuous standing and walking, frequent hand and wrist use, and occasional stair, step-stool, or ladder climbing. The role is classified as medium/heavy work, including frequent handling of objects weighing 50 pounds and occasional team lifting of up to 100 pounds. Work conditions may include wet or slippery surfaces, moderate noise, cooler and freezer temperature extremes, outdoor work in any temperature depending on location, and possible exposure to allergens or chemicals.

Requirements

Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience is required.
At least 2 years of previous supervisory or management experience is required.
Prior seafood cutting or fabrication experience is required.
Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings or certifications.
Entry- to mid-level proficiency with MS Office.
Ability to manage financial results, including labor, sales, and profit margin.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Ability to work a schedule informed by business needs, which may change seasonally or due to staffing needs; reliable and predictable attendance is expected.
Ability to perform medium/heavy work: frequently lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing 50 pounds, and occasionally lift 100 pounds with a team lift.
Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift, frequent use of hands and wrists for grabbing, twisting, and pulling, and occasional climbing of stairs, step stools, or ladders depending on location.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments; butcher shop, meat fabrication, or seafood industry experience is acceptable.
Working knowledge of POS, inventory, or other retail-specific software.

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, and delegate tasks and production across the Meat and Seafood departments to meet daily business needs.
Wrap, weigh, and price products according to department policy and applicable dating, tare-weight, and COOL Act requirements.
Ensure meat and seafood products are cut, trimmed, and processed according to company standards.
Maintain stocking, rotation, facing, and merchandising standards, using department tools and products to increase sales and minimize waste.
Manage labor, sales, and margin goals, and develop plans to address results that do not meet expectations.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, set par levels, and establish daily production levels for case-ready back stock, adjusting for seasonal needs.
Develop and execute merchandising plans for seasonal, advertised, and holiday products.
Coordinate in-store tastings with the Operations department.
Receive and unload merchandise, check its quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
Maintain organized, rotated, and clean back-stock areas, monitoring product quality and expiration dates.
Assist customers with product selection and provide product knowledge, recommendations, and suggestions based on their needs.
Ensure customer needs are met, including timely special orders, schedules that cover peak sales hours, and availability of top-selling products.
Ensure department compliance with company organic standards.
Lead analysis of monthly perishable inventory and ensure final counts are accurate.
Train and educate staff to write orders and production schedules consistent with department goals and standards.
Ensure compliance with company invoice, credit, transfer, and inventory procedures.
Maintain professional relationships with vendors.
Use resources and labor efficiently without compromising quality or service standards.
Directly manage department staff, including performance management, review writing, scheduling, training, coaching, development, and feedback.
Apply basic Human Resources concepts and work with store-level resources to build knowledge.
Establish and maintain effective verbal and written communication systems.
Provide customer service, contribute to a positive team environment, and promote a respectful, inclusive workplace.
Follow company and regulatory food and work safety policies, contribute to store cleanliness, maintain equipment, and report problems to management.
Conserve company resources and work consistently with its mission, values, and sustainability program.
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for all staff.
30% staff shopping discount.
Eligible full-time, regular-status staff working at least 24 hours per week after 60 days may receive medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
Eligible full-time, part-time, and temporary staff may participate in the 401(k) program after 60 days, if at least 21 years old.
PTO accrual begins on the first day of employment; accrual depends on hours worked and tenure.
Paid holidays may be available depending on schedule and tenure.
Supplemental leave pay, such as parental or bereavement leave.
Store incentive program based on financial and operational goals.
Paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Discounts on some forms of public transportation.
Adoption assistance.
Up to $40 reimbursement for a birthday dinner or New Seasons Market groceries.