Assistant Meat Manager

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of Meat Department operations including merchandising production inventory management customer service food safety compliance associate development and financial performance. This position plays a critical role in maintaining department standards ensuring product quality and freshness driving sales minimizing shrink and creating an exceptional customer experience.

• Assist in managing daily Meat Department operations.
• Ensure meat and seafood products are properly cut packaged labeled stocked and merchandised.
• Monitor department conditions to maintain freshness quality and product availability.
• Assist with ordering receiving inventory control and production planning.
• Support execution of sales promotions seasonal programs and merchandising initiatives.
• Help ensure department readiness and operational excellence throughout operating hours.

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection preparation recommendations custom orders and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Provide product knowledge to enhance customer confidence and satisfaction.
• Support initiatives that drive customer loyalty and department sales.

• Assist with training coaching and developing Meat Department associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Promote teamwork accountability and operational excellence.
• Reinforce company policies procedures and performance expectations.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

• Ensure product displays are fully stocked visually appealing and maintained according to company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment needs.
• Assist with production schedules to support sales while minimizing waste.
• Help control shrink through effective ordering rotation handling and inventory practices.
• Ensure pricing labeling and merchandising standards are consistently executed.

• Ensure compliance with food safety sanitation health and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor proper product handling storage temperatures dating labeling and rotation procedures.
• Maintain clean organized and safe work areas.
• Promote safe operation of department equipment and tools.
• Support department audit readiness and compliance initiatives.

• Assist in achieving department sales gross profit labor and shrink goals.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support efficient labor utilization and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with inventory management practices that contribute to profitability.
• Contribute to overall department success through strong operational execution.

• Previous meat department grocery retail food service or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting merchandising inventory management and food safety standards preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead motivate and develop associates.
• Strong organizational problem-solving and time management abilities.
• Basic computer and operational knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Frequent standing walking bending reaching pushing pulling and lifting.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with department requirements.
• Ability to safely operate meat department equipment.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Flexible availability including evenings weekends and holidays.

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Meat Department Operations
• Food Safety Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Team Development
• Communication
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Quality Focus