Meat/Seafood Manager

About the role

Do you enjoy working in an environment that requires precision and expertise? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of meat and seafood with others while teaching and developing a team? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast-paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest-growing retailers appeals to you, join our team at Sprouts Farmers Market as a Meat & Seafood Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and operations of the Meat & Seafood Department.
• Plan, order, and prepare cutting lists; process meat according to department goals and standards to maximize sales and gross profit.
• Ensure correct ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and displays.
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions.
• Make recommendations on merit increases via the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate in in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns; take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with HR for performance management.
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead a team to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a basic knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
• Minimum of 2 years’ meat cutting experience in the grocery or restaurant industry, including leadership experience.
• Capable of standing for up to 4 hours continuously and a total of 8 hours per shift; walking up to 2 miles per 8-hour shift.
• Able to work inside a temperature-controlled area.
• Good vision required for using sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
• Able to lift/carry products horizontally/vertically between 25 to 90 lbs., from 4” to 60”, a distance up to 10 feet for 20 hours.
• Able to use a pallet jack to move pallets horizontally up to 500 lbs., requiring a force of up to 85 lbs., a distance up to 100 feet for up to 5 hours.
• Able to horizontally move racks of products weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force up to 25 lbs., for a distance up to 50 feet for up to 10 hours.
• Able to move tables weighing up to 70 lbs., requiring a force greater than 35 lbs., a distance up to 2 feet for up to 1 hour.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude toward team members and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family’s health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases at Sprouts.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food, and fun.
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Paid holidays.
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods, and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.