Department Manager, Meat (Relocation and Housing) Exp. Required

About the role

The Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager, Meat (Relocation and Housing) with at least one year of management or supervisory experience in meat retail. Candidates must have experience in a meat department or with meat cutting techniques, strong knowledge of meat operating principles, proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, excellent customer service skills, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Meat Department Manager, provide excellent customer service by delivering on the Value Offer
• Deal quickly and effectively with customer complaints, requests, and inquiries
• Schedule department staff to maximize customer service and fulfill business needs
• Work with the Meat Department Manager to manage the Meat Department and maximize sales and profits
• Monitor gross profit, investigate, and address variances and communicate to the Category Manager
• Monitor sales trends and complete regular competitor price checks
• Ensure the daily operating disciplines, as described in the Best Practices Manual (Retail Basics) are consistently met
• Ensure product quality through correct ordering, receiving, inspection, handling, labeling, pricing, and stock rotation
• As directed by the Meat Manager, recruit, support, train, and develop staff

Requirements

• 1+ years of management OR supervisory experience in meat retail
• Must have experience in a meat department or with meat cutting techniques
• Strong knowledge of meat operating principles
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Attention to detail and good organization skills
• Willingness to be open, learn, and take on new responsibilities
• Ability to appropriately delegate work duties, manage and motivate staff

Qualifications

• Must be willing to relocate to rural regions of Alaska

Skills

• Customer service skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Ability to delegate and motivate staff

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Taxable housing accommodations
• Relocation package
• Paid training

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Housing Guidelines

Company-provided housing is intended for employees and their immediate family members only, defined as a spouse or partner and dependent children. Most housing units have an occupancy limit of four individuals. Exceptions will be reviewed and must be approved in advance by the Director of Operations.

Pet Policy

Pets are generally discouraged due to the remote nature of our locations, limited housing options, and restricted access to veterinary care. Pet requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved by the Director of Operations. In communities where pets are permitted, there is a firm limit of two pets per unit—no exceptions. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable laws.