Meat Market Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Lead a Team. Drive Sales. Deliver Quality.

Are you a hands-on leader who loves building great teams, serving customers, and delivering top-quality products?

We're looking for a Meat Market Manager to oversee all aspects of our meat department, including team leadership, sales growth, inventory management, merchandising, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

If you're currently a Meat Manager, Assistant Meat Manager, Head Butcher, Lead Meat Cutter, Fresh Foods Manager, or Perishables Manager , we'd love to meet you!

What You'll Do Lead & Develop Your Team

✅ Recruit, train, and coach team members

✅ Create schedules that support customer demand

✅ Foster a positive, high-performance culture

✅ Recognize achievements and develop future leaders

Manage Daily Operations

✅ Oversee all meat department activities

✅ Ensure department readiness and product availability

✅ Maintain attractive, fully stocked displays

✅ Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships

✅ Minimize shrink and maximize freshness

Drive Business Results

✅ Meet and exceed sales goals

✅ Improve profitability and gross margins

✅ Monitor department KPIs

✅ Control labor costs while delivering exceptional service

✅ Implement promotions and seasonal merchandising strategies

️ Food Safety & Compliance

✅ Maintain food safety and sanitation standards

✅ Ensure proper product handling and storage

✅ Lead by example in creating a safe workplace

✅ Promote operational excellence every day

✅ What We're Looking For Required Experience

✔️ Leadership experience in retail, grocery, food service, butcher shops, or fresh food operations

✔️ Strong communication and customer service skills

✔️ Experience coaching and developing employees

✔️ Inventory management and merchandising knowledge

✔️ Ability to work a flexible schedule when needed

Preferred Background

⭐ Meat Department Manager

⭐ Assistant Meat Manager

⭐ Head Butcher

⭐ Lead Meat Cutter

⭐ Fresh Foods Manager

⭐ Perishables Manager

⭐ Grocery Department Manager

Bonus Qualifications

ServSafe Manager Certification

HACCP Certification

Experience managing sales, shrink, labor, and profitability

Strong business and financial acumen

What Success Looks Like

✅ Sales growth

✅ Reduced shrink and waste

✅ Outstanding customer service

✅ High employee engagement

✅ Strong food safety compliance

✅ A clean, organized, and profitable department

Why Join Us?

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training and development

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real impact on business success

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take ownership of a growing department, develop a great team, and drive meaningful results, we want to hear from you!

Lead the Team. Grow the Business. Make an Impact.

You should be proficient in:

• Customer Service
• Leadership / People Management
• Supervisory Experience
• Recruiting
• Service
• Vendor & Supplier Management
• Inventory Management & Control
• Workplace Safety & EHS Management
• Scheduling Experience
• Recruiting and Training Experience
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Sales Growth