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 daily meat department operations, ensuring exceptional product quality, food safety compliance, inventory control, merchandising execution, and customer service. This role assists with supervising associates, driving sales, controlling shrink, and maintaining department standards while providing leadership in the Meat Manager's absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the daily operations of the meat department.
• Lead the department in the absence of the Meat Manager.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of meat department associates.
• Promote a positive, productive, and customer-focused team environment.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management to support operational needs.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service through product knowledge and customer engagement.
• Assist customers with meat selections, meal solutions, cooking recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure associates provide friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service.
• Build customer loyalty through exceptional service and product quality.

Product Quality & Production

• Assist in overseeing meat cutting, wrapping, grinding, packaging, and value-added production activities.
• Ensure products meet company standards for freshness, quality, presentation, and food safety.
• Monitor product rotation, inventory levels, and freshness dates.
• Maintain attractive and fully stocked service cases and sales floor displays.
• Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

Sales & Merchandising

• Execute merchandising plans designed to maximize sales and profitability.
• Maintain impactful displays and promotional presentations.
• Ensure pricing, signage, and product labeling are accurate and compliant.
• Support seasonal merchandising programs and sales initiatives.
• Monitor market trends and customer preferences to identify sales opportunities.

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Monitor department inventory levels and product movement.
• Help control shrink through proper handling, rotation, forecasting, and inventory practices.
• Support department sales, gross profit, and expense goals.
• Maintain accurate records related to inventory, production, and waste.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper product handling, storage temperature controls, and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Adhere to all company policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs and safe equipment operation.

Team Development

• Train associates on meat department procedures, food safety, customer service, and merchandising standards.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback.
• Support career development and advancement opportunities for team members.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous meat department, grocery retail, food production, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat products, cutting techniques, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer, inventory, and ordering system knowledge.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate meat department equipment including grinders, slicers, saws, and wrapping machines.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and associate development skills.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• High standards for product quality and food safety.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to drive sales while effectively managing costs and shrink.
• Dependability, accountability, and attention to detail.

The Assistant Meat Manager plays a critical role in supporting department success by helping lead daily operations, developing associates, maintaining product quality and food safety standards, and delivering an outstanding shopping experience through fresh, high-quality meat products and exceptional customer service.

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