Assistant Meat Manager

Why choose us? 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 Purpose The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in directing all activities of the Meat Department to achieve sales, profit, customer service, and operational goals. This position assists with employee supervision, merchandising, inventory management, food safety compliance, and maintaining a clean, organized, and customer-focused department. Key Responsibilities Department Operations Assist in overseeing daily Meat Department operations. Ensure proper stocking, rotation, and presentation of meat and seafood products. Maintain department conditions that support food safety, quality, and freshness standards. Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink. Ensure proper pricing, signage, and promotional execution. Customer Service Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a positive shopping experience. Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders. Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly. Promote department products and sales programs. Leadership and Team Development Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of department employees. Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and productivity. Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations. Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment. Help ensure employees follow company policies and procedures. Food Safety and Compliance Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements. Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of products. Conduct routine department inspections and take corrective action when necessary. Support execution of company audits and regulatory inspections. Financial Performance Assist in achieving sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals. Monitor product movement and make recommendations to improve performance. Support expense control initiatives and productivity improvement efforts. Help manage inventory accuracy and reduce waste. Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred. Previous Meat Department experience required. Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices. Strong customer service and communication skills. Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach throughout the workday. Ability to lift and move products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary. Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments. Ability to use department equipment safely, including knives, cutters, grinders, and wrapping equipment. Work Environment Retail grocery Meat Department environment. Frequent exposure to cold temperatures, moisture, and food preparation equipment. Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require. Success Measures Achievement of sales and profit goals. Strong customer satisfaction results. Food safety and sanitation compliance. Effective inventory management and shrink control. Employee engagement, training, and retention. Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards. 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 Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4). #J-18808-Ljbffr