Salaried Meat & Sea Food Manager

Buehler's Fresh Foods•Dover, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Salaried Meat & Seafood Manager is responsible and accountable for the daily profitable operation of the Meat and Seafood Departments and reports to the Store Manager. The role requires proficiency in supermarket management, including organization, merchandising, customer relations, staffing, training, employee relations, labor scheduling, cleanliness, food safety, inventory control, and product rotation. The manager provides effective leadership and direct supervision to hourly staff and subordinate employees, takes direction from Buehler’s supervision, and supports the company’s operations and values. This exempt salaried position is 45 hours per week, based on store hours and including some weekends. The manager may travel to the New Philadelphia, Coshocton, and Dover Parkside stores. The work takes place in a kitchen environment with equipment such as ovens, stoves, dishwashers, slicers, coffee machines, steamers, mixers, knives, saws, and meat grinders, with frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, and noise. Occasional physical activity may include standing, reaching, lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, pushing, and pulling items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds. Buehler’s Fresh Foods is an employee-owned grocery chain in northeast Ohio that emphasizes quality and caring for customers and employees. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old.
Able to travel to the New Philadelphia, Coshocton, and Dover Parkside stores.
Able to occasionally stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items weighing 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds.
Must have manual dexterity, auditory and visual skills, and the ability to follow written and oral instructions and procedures.
Able to work in a kitchen environment and tolerate frequent exposure to heat, steam, fire, and noise.
Able to work with minimal supervision while remaining productive, manage projects efficiently, and delegate tasks effectively.
Able to manage stress and maintain composure during busy periods, holidays, and large or multiple catered events.
Able to provide flexibility in schedule and work some weekends.
Able to work 45 hours per week according to store hours.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Previous management experience or familiarity with Meat Department operations.
Enjoys teamwork, leadership, training and coaching employees, and recognizing team members.
Values positivity, friendliness, dependability, and reliability.
Commitment to serving customers and preparing products to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

Account for all elements that impact departmental profit and loss.
Maximize sales and grow margin.
Set the pace for and ensure compliance with customer service standards across the store team.
Work with the management team to develop effective schedules and staffing plans that make appropriate use of hours and talent.
Monitor and enforce customer service standards in the Meat and Seafood Department.
Schedule and execute efficient labor.
Control expenses, order appropriately, proactively control shrink, and maintain production standards for quality and quantity.
Increase sales through customer satisfaction, department cleanliness, suggestive selling, and an outstanding customer experience.
Identify and recommend employee career development opportunities that support current and future business needs.
Engage the store team through effective communication, encouragement, recognition, and rewards.
Enforce quality standards through observation, communication, and follow-through.
Monitor market conditions, competitors, and trends to support proactive sales and promotions.
Assist with forecasting sales, expenses, and operating profits, and make capital expenditure recommendations.
Execute and monitor safety, sanitation, and compliance with government regulations and requirements.
Direct the execution of programs and projects within areas of responsibility.
Implement and communicate policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned.
Provide leadership, direct supervision, training, coaching, and effective delegation for department employees.
Accommodate customer demand and staffing needs with schedule flexibility, including some weekends.