Meat and Seafood Manager | 37.5 hours | Availability Required 4 am to 10:30 pm

Good Food Holdings Companies•Portland, OR

46d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat and Seafood Manager leads the management of the Meat and Seafood departments, 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, while providing leadership in line with company values and fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. This role oversees department operations and staff, including scheduling, performance management, coaching, development, and training. It works to achieve sales, labor, and margin goals; maintain appropriate inventory and in-stock conditions; ensure product quality and merchandising standards; and follow company policies and applicable regulations. The position is based in a grocery store environment and may involve evening, weekend, and holiday shifts according to business needs. The listed schedule is 37.5 hours, with availability required between 4:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

Requirements

Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience is required.
At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience is required.
Prior seafood cutting or fabrication experience is required.
Entry- to mid-level proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Ability to manage financial results, including labor, sales, and profit margin.
Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Must complete and maintain required food and work safety training or certifications.
Ability to work a schedule based on business needs, which may change seasonally or due to staffing needs; reliable and predictable attendance is expected.
Ability to frequently and up to continuously stand and walk throughout the shift; sitting is seldom required.
Ability to use hands and wrists frequently for grabbing, twisting, and pulling.
May be required occasionally, depending on location, to climb stairs, step stools, or ladders.
Ability to occasionally lift 100 pounds with a team lift and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing 50 pounds; team lifts are encouraged for objects over 50 pounds.
Work takes place in a grocery store environment that may have wet or slippery surfaces, stairs or elevators, moderate noise, temperature extremes in coolers and freezers, outdoor work in all temperatures depending on location, and exposure to allergens or chemicals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assess, prioritize, and delegate tasks and production across both Meat and Seafood departments to meet daily business needs.
Wrap, weigh, and price meat and seafood products according to department policy and applicable dating, tare-weight, and COOL Act regulations.
Ensure meat and seafood products are cut, trimmed, and processed according to company standards.
Maintain department stocking, rotation, facing, and merchandising standards; use products and tools to increase sales and minimize waste.
Monitor labor, sales, and margin results; meet goals and develop plans when performance falls short of expectations.
Maintain appropriate inventory and in-stock levels, adjusting for seasonal needs and setting par and daily production levels for case-ready back stock.
Develop and execute merchandising plans for seasonal, advertised, and holiday products; coordinate in-store tastings with the Operations department.
Receive and unload merchandise, verify quality, count, and condition, and communicate issues to management and the merchandising team.
Maintain the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of back-stock areas, with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
Assist customers with product selection and provide product knowledge, recommendations, and suggestions based on customer needs.
Ensure special orders are completed on time, schedules support peak sales periods, and top-selling products are available.
Ensure department compliance with company organic standards and invoice, credit, transfer, and inventory procedures.
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.
Maintain professional vendor relationships and use resources and labor efficiently without compromising quality or service.
Directly manage department staff, including scheduling, performance management, review writing, training, coaching, development, and feedback.
Use knowledge of basic Human Resources concepts and work with store-level resources to build that knowledge.
Establish and maintain effective verbal and written communication systems.
Promote a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example, working alongside staff, open communication, and proactive resolution of staff issues and conflicts.
Provide customer service, adapt to changing priorities, follow company policies and safety requirements, maintain equipment and cleanliness, and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access for all staff.
30% staff shopping discount.
Medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits for eligible full-time regular-status staff who regularly work at least 24 hours per week and have worked for 60 days.
401(k) participation for eligible full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years old.
PTO accrual beginning 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 birthday dinner or New Seasons Market groceries.