Meat Market Manager

Fresh Value #90 • Tuscaloosa, AL

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About The Position

The Meat Department Manager oversees all operations of the meat department, ensuring high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and efficient team performance. This role is responsible for managing inventory, ensuring food safety compliance, driving sales, and leading a team to meet department goals while maintaining a positive shopping experience for customers. Key Responsibilities: · Department Operations: Oversee daily operations, including meat cutting, preparation, packaging, and merchandising to ensure fresh, high-quality products are available. · Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels, order product and supplies, minimize waste, and ensure proper stock rotation to maintain freshness and reduce shrink. · Team Leadership: Train, schedule, and supervise department staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. · Customer Service: Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure a positive shopping experience through excellent service and product knowledge. · Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP, FDA, and local health department standards. · Sales & Profitability: Develop strategies to increase department sales, meet financial targets, and implement promotional displays to drive customer engagement. · Quality Control: Maintain high standards for meat quality, presentation, and cleanliness in display cases, storage areas, and workspaces. · Budget Management: Manage department budget, control labor costs, and optimize operational efficiency. · Collaboration: Work closely with store management and other departments to align on store goals, promotions, and operational needs. More Requirements/Responsibilities Qualifications: · High school diploma or equivalent · 3+ years of experience in meat department operations or a related field. · Strong knowledge of meat cutting techniques, product handling, and food safety regulations. · Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff. · Excellent communication and customer service skills. · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. · Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, POS systems). · Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in a cold environment. Preferred Skills: · Certification in food safety (e.g., ServSafe) is a plus. · Experience with merchandising and sales strategies in a retail grocery setting. · Familiarity with local and regional meat market trends.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in meat department operations or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of meat cutting techniques, product handling, and food safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, POS systems).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work in a cold environment.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in food safety (e.g., ServSafe) is a plus.
• Experience with merchandising and sales strategies in a retail grocery setting.
• Familiarity with local and regional meat market trends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, including meat cutting, preparation, packaging, and merchandising to ensure fresh, high-quality products are available.
• Monitor inventory levels, order product and supplies, minimize waste, and ensure proper stock rotation to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.
• Train, schedule, and supervise department staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Address customer inquiries, resolve complaints, and ensure a positive shopping experience through excellent service and product knowledge.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and sanitation regulations, including HACCP, FDA, and local health department standards.
• Develop strategies to increase department sales, meet financial targets, and implement promotional displays to drive customer engagement.
• Maintain high standards for meat quality, presentation, and cleanliness in display cases, storage areas, and workspaces.
• Manage department budget, control labor costs, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Work closely with store management and other departments to align on store goals, promotions, and operational needs.

What This Job Offers

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