Meat Manager

Weis Markets•Westminster, MD

6d•$21 - $30

About The Position

The Meat Manager oversees the functions and operations of the meat department, including customer service, merchandising, staffing, training, inventory, product quality, food safety, sanitation, and expense control. The role supervises department associates and may assume leadership of the building when store management is absent. The number of associates supervised depends on store size and the presence of store management. The manager serves customers, takes product orders, cuts and trims meat, maintains attractive and well-stocked displays, and ensures products are fresh, correctly priced, and handled according to company and safety standards. The role coordinates department operations with other departments and store management and may assist elsewhere in the store as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in a business-related or food service-related field.
Meat management experience.

Responsibilities

Promote positive, customer-focused behavior among associates; greet customers, answer questions, and resolve concerns promptly and professionally.
Take customer orders in person or by phone, determine customer preferences for size and appearance, and prepare orders in a timely manner; cut and trim product.
Develop and implement localized merchandising plans and displays, including seasonal items; coordinate cross-merchandising with other departments and the store manager, and monitor competitor merchandising, pricing, and quality.
Schedule meat department associates; oversee and participate in training; recognize performance; delegate assignments; participate in performance reviews and new-hire interviews; and use the Learning Management System for current and new associates.
Manage inventory and review orders to meet customer demand; organize backroom storage; oversee replenishment; prioritize specials and high-velocity items; and use cutting lists to maintain accuracy and variety.
Check department deliveries and invoices for accuracy; assist with unloading and moving merchandise; follow receiving, dating, restocking, and product rotation practices; monitor freshness and quality; and break down deliveries.
Control department expenses, labor costs, operational inefficiencies, damages, spoiled product, and shrink; ensure company recipes are followed; remove and record out-of-code products; and complete required product logs.
Keep meat cases stocked and appealing; make product suggestions and answer questions about cuts and preparation; take future-delivery orders and fulfill special requests; set up displays and rotate products; and ensure proper freshness, pricing, and signage.
Handle spoiled, damaged, expired, or otherwise unsaleable product according to company procedures and standards.
Grind and cut certain meats and poultry as needed; weigh and wrap merchandise, apply accurate price-and-weight stickers, and maintain freshness and quality logs.
Follow food and personal safety codes when handling products and using kitchen tools; use company-provided personal protective equipment, including cut-resistant gloves, safety cutters, and company-sponsored footwear.
Maintain security and organization in backroom and receiving areas using 5S procedures; perform general sanitation; follow cleaning schedules and department guidelines; maintain work areas and equipment to health and OSHA requirements; dispose of trash and empty bone cans.
Assist with baling cardboard or related duties when properly trained; training is provided.
Cooperate with coworkers and superiors, continuously improve job performance, and assist in other departments as needed.