Meat Manager

Fresh Thyme Market • Ballwin, MO

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About The Position

The Meat Manager is responsible for all aspects of the Meat Department, including staff, sales, margins, and labor. The role requires assisting customers as needed, maintaining a friendly and energetic demeanor, and adhering to the department’s procedural guidelines. The manager oversees department operations, product availability and presentation, inventory, food safety, cleanliness, and customer service. The position also requires operating meat department equipment and maintaining a high level of product knowledge and preparation skill.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.
• A minimum of 4 years of professional experience.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of customer service.
• Ability to adapt to a changing, high-volume retail environment and work in a cross-functional team.
• Ability to take initiative when problems arise and adapt to varied situations.
• Advanced attention to detail and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for working with peers and senior management.
• Knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to lead, support, and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.
• Familiarity with Health Department guidelines and regulations applicable to grocery retail.
• Advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret company financial statements and results.
• Skills using knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery.
• Expert packaging and wrapping skills.
• Ability to cut and weigh various quantities of meat and seafood.
• Understanding of COOL compliance for seafood products, including the countries of origin.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of grocery retail experience with Meat Department processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in the natural foods industry.
• Completion of a journeyman cutter program.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sales and labor projections to maximize department sales and profits and keep operations within the allowed labor percentage.
• Monitor and control department costs and expenses, including ordering, inventory, cutting procedures, shrink, and advertising displays.
• Manage department staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and initiating performance reviews; ensure staff are trained on policies and procedures.
• Oversee shift operations and write and/or approve work schedules.
• Ensure weekly flyer-ad products are stocked and ready for sale during business hours, and order and prepare products for upcoming ads.
• Stock meat cases, maintain product presentation and organization according to department schematics, and ensure tags and prices are accurate.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in meat aisles, storage areas, and work areas, including cleaning shelves and products, keeping floors free of spills, removing hazards, and sweeping.
• Respond to customer inquiries and assist with purchases, information, and product selection at the meat counter, including selling and cross-selling products.
• Receive, inspect, and log products for shipment accuracy, temperature, and quality.
• Operate department equipment, including knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks.
• Monitor product rotation, identify expired stock, and discard outdated or spoiled items.
• Balance the meat general ledger and financial statements.
• Manage inventory preparation and control, including back stock, matching tags to products, preventing out-of-stocks, and maintaining accurate product accounting.
• Accurately weigh, label, package, and wrap meat products using scales, weight measures, and tares, and follow proper dating procedures.
• Monitor temperatures throughout production of meat and seafood items.
• Follow safe practices when using cutting accessories and wear mesh gloves when using a knife.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and preparation skill.
• Regularly walk the department to ensure an organized, sanitary, and clean appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fresh Thyme Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance
• Medical insurance for full-time team members
• Dental insurance for full-time team members
• Life insurance for full-time team members
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Programs supporting work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED