Meat Manager

About the role

Join Albertsons Companies for an exciting opportunity where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand. We’re looking for a Meat Manager with strong retail grocery experience who is passionate about great service, fresh foods, and leading a high-performing team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values excellent service, strong leadership, and high-quality meat department operations. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic grocery store environment that’s constantly evolving.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Meat Department, ensuring high standards for product quality, freshness, cutting, merchandising, and food safety.
• Supervise, train, and coach a team of Meat Cutters, Butchers, and Meat Clerks to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Achieve department goals in sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform hands-on meat cutting, trimming, wrapping, and stocking as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HACCP standards, and all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering friendly, knowledgeable assistance at the service counter.
• Manage scheduling, task delegation, and staffing for a team of 2–20 associates.
• Use store systems to manage ordering, production planning, and reporting.
• Serve as Manager-on-Duty when assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; must be at least 18 years old.
• Experience in retail meat or grocery department management with the ability to multitask, manage priorities, and oversee merchandising, inventory, and production planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to motivate teams, solve problems, and maintain a positive, professional presence.
• Capable of working in cold environments, lifting and handling products, and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work a full-time retail schedule including weekends.
• Willingness to relocate if needed and commitment to food safety and compliance.
• May require occasional travel for training.

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.