Meat Manager

Hy-Vee•Davenport, IA

About The Position

The Meat Department Manager sets department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance, and profitability. The manager coordinates the delivery of fresh, high-quality products at competitive retail prices and is responsible for department staffing, operations, merchandising, inventory, customer satisfaction, and company assets. This is a fast-paced position with daily contact with customers, employees, suppliers and vendors, and the general public, as well as occasional contact with regulatory agencies regarding inspections.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to think logically or scientifically to solve problems involving abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to compose original correspondence, interpret written instructions, interview applicants, and follow technical manuals.
Ability to work with increased contact with people.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and meet the stated lifting and exertion requirements.
Over one year of related work experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and provide prompt, courteous, efficient customer service, including assisting customers with products, carrying heavy items, taking product orders, and addressing suggestions or requests.
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, discipline, and evaluate department employees; instruct, assign, review, and plan their work; coordinate activities and address employee problems.
Determine department goals with the store director, prepare weekly schedules, and establish daily work plans.
Inspect signage and displays, order replenishment, communicate with employees about sales and ideas, and plan displays, promotions, pre-orders, and advertisements.
Handle customer issues and ensure products are priced correctly and competitively.
Manage department invoices and bookkeeping procedures; analyze weekly and monthly sales and trends, prepare ad projections, and conduct inventory.
Maintain proper product temperatures and storage procedures to ensure freshness and control shrink.
Troubleshoot equipment and ensure maintenance is performed.
Maintain department and company standards for personal hygiene, dress, sanitation, cleanliness, and professional appearance; follow company policies and store guidelines.
Fill displays and work in the sales area; unload trucks, check in deliveries, and place merchandise in appropriate storage.
Attend meetings and seminars and participate in continuing education.
Assist in other store areas and perform departmental duties, special projects, and other job-related duties as needed.
Report to work as scheduled and on time.
Manage company assets, including equipment and merchandise, and handle confidential employee and business information appropriately.