Assistant Meat Manager

Position Purpose

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in directing all activities of the Meat Department to achieve sales, profit, customer service, and operational goals. This position assists with employee supervision, merchandising, inventory management, food safety compliance, and maintaining a clean, organized, and customer-focused department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing daily Meat Department operations.
• Ensure proper stocking, rotation, and presentation of meat and seafood products.
• Maintain department conditions that support food safety, quality, and freshness standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Ensure proper pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote department products and sales programs.
• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of department employees.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and productivity.
• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Help ensure employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of products.
• Conduct routine department inspections and take corrective action when necessary.
• Support execution of company audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in achieving sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Monitor product movement and make recommendations to improve performance.
• Support expense control initiatives and productivity improvement efforts.
• Help manage inventory accuracy and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous Meat Department experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to use department equipment safely, including knives, cutters, grinders, and wrapping equipment.

Work Environment

• Retail grocery Meat Department environment.
• Frequent exposure to cold temperatures, moisture, and food preparation equipment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Success Measures

• Achievement of sales and profit goals.
• Strong customer satisfaction results.
• Food safety and sanitation compliance.
• Effective inventory management and shrink control.
• Employee engagement, training, and retention.
• Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve.