Meat Department Manager

Hy-Vee•Hampton, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Meat Department Manager sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability. This role coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price. At Hy-Vee, our people are our strength, and we promise 'a helpful smile in every aisle.' This role is crucial in embodying that promise through exceptional customer service and team engagement.

Requirements

Must have the ability to do logical or scientific thinking to solve problems with several abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to do arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Possess the ability to compose original correspondence.
Ability to interpret written work instructions.
Ability to interview job applicants.
Ability to follow technical manuals.
Increased contact with people.
Over one year of related work experience preferred.
Must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force (shared team lifting) occasionally; exert up to 50 pounds of force frequently; and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision.
Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
This position is exposed daily to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, cleaning chemicals/solvents, and electrical shock.
Has access to confidential information including, employee compensation, monthly results, quarterly inventory reports, sales and profit sheets, and warehouse pricing.
Responsible for company assets including equipment and merchandise.
Has daily contact with customers, employees, suppliers/vendors, and the general public.
Occasional contact with local, federal or state regulatory agencies regarding inspections.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Computer meat program
Hy-Vee food safety training
Dale Carnegie is encouraged

Responsibilities

Maintains a positive attitude and creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers, providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service.
Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and overall profitability.
Greets customers in a friendly manner and makes an effort to learn their names.
Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing out-of-reach items, loading/unloading heavy items, and noting/passing along suggestions.
Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service, including taking product orders.
Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, disciplines, and evaluates all department employees.
Determines department goals with the store director.
Determines the weekly work schedule and establishes a daily work plan for the department.
Inspects signage and displays for quality and quantity of merchandise and orders product for replenishment.
Communicates with employees regarding sales and ideas.
Handles and satisfies customer issues.
Figures retail pricing and ensures correct pricing.
Extends invoices, posts invoices, and oversees department bookkeeping procedures.
Analyzes weekly and monthly sales and trends, compares to actuals, prepares ad projections, and writes ads.
Conducts inventory of the department.
Plans displays, promotions, and determines pre-orders.
Ensures proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink of product.
Understands and troubleshoots equipment and ensures maintenance is performed.
Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.
Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.
Reports to work when scheduled and on time.
Ensures pricing is competitive in the market area.
Attends meetings and seminars and participates in continuing education.
Fills displays and works in the sales area.
Unloads trucks, checks in delivered merchandise, and places product in the appropriate storage area.
Performs departmental duties as needed.
Assists in other areas of the store as needed.
Performs other job-related duties and special projects as required.
Instructs, assigns, reviews, and plans work of others.
Maintains standards, coordinates activities, allocates personnel, acts on employee problems, and selects new employees.
Has the authority to approve employee discipline.
Has the authority to recommend employee transfer, discharge, and salary increases.