Assistant Meat Manager

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all daily operations of the Meat Department. This position helps ensure exceptional customer service food safety compliance sales growth inventory control quality standards and associate development. The Assistant Meat Manager leads by example promotes a positive work environment and helps maintain an organized clean and profitable department.

• Assist in managing the daily operation of the Meat Department.
• Ensure all products are properly stocked rotated displayed and signed.
• Monitor product quality freshness and presentation standards.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of merchandising plans promotions and seasonal programs.

• Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection preparation suggestions and special requests.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote a culture focused on customer satisfaction.

• Adhere to all food safety sanitation health and safety regulations.
• Ensure proper handling storage rotation and temperature control of products.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Support department readiness for inspections and audits.

• Assist with ordering receiving and inventory management.
• Help control shrink waste and departmental expenses.
• Monitor product movement and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Support achievement of sales margin and profitability goals.

• Help supervise train and develop department associates.
• Promote accountability teamwork and a positive work environment.
• Assist with scheduling and daily task delegation.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to associates.
• Serve as manager-on-duty for the department when the Meat Manager is absent.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous meat department or retail grocery experience required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat products merchandising food safety and inventory management.
• Strong customer service communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings weekends and holidays.

• Ability to stand walk bend reach and lift throughout scheduled shifts.
• Frequently lift and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment and tools.

• Team leadership and associate development.
• Inventory control and shrink management.
• Product merchandising and sales building.
• Customer service excellence.
• Time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

This position can provide a pathway to roles such as:

• Meat Manager
• Sales Manager
• Assistant Store Director
• Store Director
• District-Level Operations Leadership

The Assistant Meat Manager plays a key role in supporting department success by driving sales maintaining operational excellence developing associates and delivering an outstanding customer experience.