Balducci's Meat Department Manager - Bethesda, MD

Albertsons Companies • Bethesda, MD

2d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Meat Department Manager oversees daily Meat Department operations in a fast-paced retail environment, supporting department performance through operational standards, food safety, freshness, merchandising, and customer service. The role contributes to sales and profitability and is responsible for planning production, managing inventory and expenses, and maintaining company and regulatory standards.

The manager schedules, trains, coaches, and oversees associates; maintains clean and safe department work areas; and completes required documentation, reports, logs, and audits. The position requires flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to work in cooler and freezer environments and handle product.

Requirements

• Clear communication and expectation-setting.
• Consistent, objective decision-making.
• Strong organization and follow-through.
• Ability to lead teams in a structured, time-sensitive environment.
• Competency in meat department production and merchandising execution.
• Competency in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Competency in labor planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Competency in food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution.
• Knowledge of meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Knowledge of store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation.
• Ability to review sales, labor, inventory, and production data.
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions.
• Ability to operate department tools and equipment following company guidelines.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product and work in cooler and freezer environments.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company safety standards, food safety guidelines, grooming standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations.
• Maintain a professional, customer-focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders.
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities, including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising.
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards.
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements.
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas, including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment.
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations.
• Complete and maintain required documentation, including logs, reports, and audits.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health benefits for eligible associates, including medical and dental coverage.
• Financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including 401(k) and other benefits.
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay; eligibility requirements apply.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.
• Benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
• Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed