Meat Department Manager

Festival Foods•Suamico, WI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Department Manager leads the Meat Department and its associates, including assistant managers, butchers, clerks, and meat cutters. The manager coaches and develops the team, reinforces Festival culture and guest-service standards, conducts performance reviews, and supports associates’ growth and advancement. They partner with Human Resources on recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding, and approve weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and labor management. The role oversees department operations, including inventory, pricing accuracy, product rotation, merchandising, and the freshness and presentation of meat and seafood. The manager maintains department standards, food safety logs, cleanliness, and safety compliance, while assisting guests with selections, special orders, questions, and cooking or pairing suggestions. They communicate department updates, collaborate with store and meat leadership, maintain accurate timekeeping, and assist the team as needed. This is a full-time position in Suamico, Wisconsin. The schedule includes mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work environment may include refrigerators, freezers, kitchens, and the sales floor. Physical requirements include prolonged standing and repetitive tasks, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, operating equipment, and occasional lifting of up to 80 pounds.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience, including at least 2 years as a manager; retail or restaurant experience preferred.
Knowledge of retail food business, meat and seafood operations, and merchandising best practices.
Ability to make timely, effective decisions and manage diverse teams in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with guests and associates.
Thorough understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, with the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and respond to hazards.
Proper training and knowledge of hand jack, baler, forklift, hand truck, trash compactor, proper lifting techniques, and proper scanning techniques.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and repetitive tasks, operating equipment, and occasional lifting up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or seafood handler.
Wisconsin Certified Food Manager License; Festival reimburses associates who obtain certification while employed.
Retail or restaurant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Coach, mentor, support, and develop Meat Department associates; reinforce company culture, guest-service standards, and performance expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
Partner with Human Resources to review and interview candidates, extend offers, and ensure new associates receive consistent training.
Approve weekly schedules and maintain adequate staffing while managing labor and operational goals.
Mentor Assistant Managers and Department Leads, including aspiring butchers and meat cutters, to support advancement.
Oversee department inventory, pricing accuracy, product rotation, and merchandising; ensure meat and seafood are fresh and appealing.
Monitor sales floor and back stock conditions, correct issues, and maintain attractive, organized displays and department standards.
Assist guests with meat and seafood selections, special orders, questions, and cooking or pairing suggestions; resolve concerns professionally.
Conduct Huddle Ups and collaborate with store and meat leadership and other department managers to maintain standards and guest service.
Ensure accurate time records, monitor schedules, and communicate payroll or scheduling issues to Human Resources.
Track and verify food-safety logs, maintain cleanliness, and ensure compliance with safety policies.
Maintain regular, timely attendance and provide adequate notice to find coverage for occasional absences.
Assist the team and perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

Benefits

15% associate discount on grocery purchases for the associate and immediate household.
Weekly pay for hourly associates.
Premium pay for hourly associates on Sundays and select holidays: part-time associates receive an additional $1 per hour, and full-time store associates receive time and a half.
Schedules provided two weeks in advance.
Vision insurance and two dental coverage options for eligible part-time and full-time associates.
Three weeks of paid parental leave.
Fitness reimbursement program.
Employee Assistance Program and LEAPCare Care Coaches for confidential support.
401(k) plan with an annual discretionary company match.
Reimbursement for obtaining a Wisconsin Certified Food Manager License while employed.