Assistant Meat Manager

Job Description

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 Summary
The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Meat Department, including sales, merchandising, inventory control, food safety, labor management, and customer service. This position assists in maintaining department standards, achieving business goals, and ensuring a clean, safe, and productive work environment while delivering an exceptional shopping experience.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the Meat Department.
• Support execution of sales, merchandising, and promotional programs.
• Ensure department displays are properly stocked, rotated, faced, and signed.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Help minimize shrink through proper handling, rotation, and product management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and operational procedures.

Customer Service

• Provide outstanding customer service and respond promptly to customer inquiries.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and preparation recommendations.
• Resolve customer concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Promote a friendly, welcoming shopping environment.

Food Safety and Sanitation

• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, labeling, and rotation of products.
• Monitor department cleanliness, equipment condition, and safety standards.
• Support adherence to HACCP and company food safety programs.

Leadership and Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and productivity.
• Help coordinate work assignments and daily department priorities.
• Provide leadership coverage during the Meat Manager's absence.

Financial Performance

• Support department sales and profitability goals.
• Assist in controlling expenses, labor costs, and inventory shrink.
• Monitor product movement and identify opportunities to improve sales.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and promotional execution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous meat department, retail grocery, or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat products, cutting techniques, merchandising, and food safety practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate associates.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance as needed.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment, including slicers, grinders, wrappers, and power jacks as required.

Success Measures

• Achievement of department sales and shrink goals.
• Effective execution of merchandising and promotional plans.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Positive customer service results.
• Strong associate engagement, productivity, and development.
• Clean, organized, and fully stocked department conditions.

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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

About Us

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.


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