Assistant Meat Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing daily department operations ensuring high-quality product execution food safety compliance and exceptional customer service. This role helps drive sales manage inventory and lead the meat department team to deliver a fresh well-stocked and profitable operation.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations & Execution

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations including cutting trimming grinding packaging and merchandising
• Ensure all meat products meet company standards for quality freshness and presentation
• Maintain proper rotation (FIFO) dating and storage of all products
• Ensure cases and displays are fully stocked clean and visually appealing
• Support production planning to meet demand while minimizing shrink

Leadership & Team Support

• Supervise train and coach meat clerks cutters and wrappers
• Provide direction during shifts to maintain productivity and operational standards
• Assist with scheduling and labor allocation to meet business needs
• Promote a safe team-oriented and performance-driven work environment

Customer Service

• Deliver excellent customer service by assisting customers with product selection and special requests
• Provide product knowledge including cuts preparation methods and recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Maintain a clean and welcoming department environment

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety sanitation and health regulations
• Monitor temperature logs handling practices and equipment sanitation
• Maintain compliance with company policies procedures and audit standards
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of cutting equipment and tools

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with ordering receiving and inventory control processes
• Help manage shrink waste and margin through proper planning and execution
• Maintain accurate pricing and signage
• Support achieving department sales profit and labor goals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat cutting meat department or food retail preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of meat cuts production processes and food safety standards
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service-focused environment
• Flexible availability including nights weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Repetitive physical tasks including cutting lifting and stocking
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments
• Safe handling of sharp tools and equipment