Meat Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous meat department experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and twisting.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of meat merchandising and product presentation.
• Knowledge of inventory management and ordering processes.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of labor planning and productivity management.
• Skills in customer service and relationship building.
• Skills in associate training and development.
• Skills in financial analysis and department performance management.
• Communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, and food safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily Meat Department operations to ensure quality, freshness, and product availability.
• Maintain fully stocked, properly rotated, and visually appealing meat cases and displays.
• Order merchandise and manage inventory to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Execute merchandising programs, promotional events, and seasonal sales plans.
• Monitor product movement and adjust ordering practices to maximize sales and profitability.
• Ensure accurate pricing, product labeling, signage, and display execution.
• Ensure meat products meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
• Maintain proper receiving, storage, rotation, and handling procedures.
• Monitor product freshness and promptly remove substandard merchandise.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, and company procedures.
• Oversee proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of department equipment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and product expertise; assist customers with product selection, preparation suggestions, and special orders.
• Address customer concerns and service opportunities professionally and promptly.
• Promote department products and value-added offerings to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
• Create a welcoming environment that encourages repeat business.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop Meat Department associates.
• Create schedules that support business needs and labor objectives.
• Provide performance coaching, recognition, and corrective action as needed.
• Foster a positive, productive, customer-focused work environment.
• Lead associates through daily operational priorities and company initiatives.
• Monitor department sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory performance.
• Develop action plans to achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Control expenses through effective scheduling, ordering, and inventory management.
• Review department reports and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Drive sales through strong merchandising and operational execution.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, food safety regulations, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure safe operation of knives, slicers, saws, grinders, and other department equipment.
• Conduct regular safety and sanitation inspections.
• Support loss prevention and inventory control programs.
• Maintain a safe environment for customers and associates.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.