Assistant Meat Manager

Assistant Meat Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in leading the department and ensuring customers receive excellent service, quality products, and a clean, well-stocked shopping experience. This role assists with daily department operations, associate supervision, merchandising, inventory control, food safety, and maintaining company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Meat Manager with the overall operation and performance of the Meat Department.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service.
• Support, coach, and train Meat Department associates to ensure strong performance and consistent execution.
• Help assign daily tasks and monitor completion of department responsibilities.
• Maintain proper product levels by assisting with ordering, receiving, stocking, rotating, and merchandising products.
• Ensure meat cases and displays are full, fresh, organized, properly signed, and visually appealing.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and expiration dates to minimize shrink and maintain high standards.
• Assist with inventory management, controlling shrink, and meeting department sales and profitability goals.
• Follow proper procedures for cutting, wrapping, weighing, labeling, pricing, and displaying meat products.
• Maintain accurate pricing and ensure advertised products and promotions are properly displayed.
• Ensure department equipment, work areas, coolers, cases, and storage areas are clean, organized, and maintained.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety requirements.
• Help ensure associates follow proper food-handling procedures and use equipment safely.
• Assist with opening and closing department responsibilities as assigned.
• Step into the Meat Manager's leadership responsibilities when the Meat Manager is unavailable.
• Communicate department needs, staffing concerns, product issues, and operational opportunities to store leadership.
• Support other areas of the store as needed and contribute to a positive, team-oriented work environment.

Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example and maintain a professional, positive attitude.
• Provide clear direction and follow-up to department associates.
• Help develop associates through coaching, training, and ongoing feedback.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, urgency, and excellent customer service.
• Assist in maintaining department standards throughout the entire shift.
• Respond appropriately to customer concerns and help resolve issues quickly and professionally.

Qualifications

• Previous retail, grocery, meat department, or related experience preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Knowledge of meat products, merchandising, sanitation, and food safety practices is preferred.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to demonstrate good judgment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to lift and move products, boxes, and department supplies as required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely operate department tools and equipment after receiving appropriate training.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• 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). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve