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 overseeing all aspects of meat department operations, including merchandising, production, inventory management, food safety, customer service, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department operates efficiently, maintains high-quality standards, achieves sales and profit goals, and delivers an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations.
• Ensure fresh meat, seafood, and value-added products are properly stocked, displayed, and rotated.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the department.
• Support production planning and execution to meet customer demand.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked sales cases and preparation areas.

Team Leadership

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing meat department associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Promote a positive and productive work environment focused on teamwork and customer service.
• Serve as department leader in the Meat Manager's absence.
• Assist with performance management and accountability initiatives.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and build customer loyalty.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote department programs, seasonal offerings, and value-added products.

Food Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety regulations.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of all products.
• Verify associates follow food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain department readiness for company audits and regulatory inspections.

Inventory and Financial Management

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
• Monitor shrink, gross profit, labor, and sales performance.
• Support labor scheduling and workforce planning efforts.
• Help achieve department sales and profitability goals.
• Assist in minimizing waste through proper production and inventory practices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous meat department, food service, retail, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, and inventory management preferred.
• Basic math, communication, and computer skills.
• Food safety certification may be required based on company policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality control standards.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to analyze sales, inventory, and operational performance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to safely operate department equipment, including slicers, saws, grinders, and wrapping equipment.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Success Measures

• Achievement of department sales and profitability goals.
• High levels of customer satisfaction and service execution.
• Effective inventory management and shrink control.
• Compliance with food safety, sanitation, and safety standards.
• Development and retention of a productive meat department team.
• Consistent execution of merchandising, operational, and quality 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.