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 directing all aspects of Meat Department operations, including production, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, food safety compliance, associate development, and financial performance. This position helps ensure the department consistently provides high-quality products, maintains operational excellence, achieves sales and profitability goals, and delivers an exceptional customer experience.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in overseeing daily Meat Department operations.
• Ensure meat and seafood products are properly cut, packaged, labeled, stocked, and merchandised.
• Maintain department standards for product quality, freshness, availability, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and production planning activities.
• Support implementation of department promotions, seasonal programs, and merchandising initiatives.
• Help ensure department readiness and operational effectiveness throughout all business hours.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking recommendations, special orders, and custom requests.
• Provide product knowledge and preparation suggestions to enhance the customer experience.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and in a timely manner.
• Support efforts to drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and sales growth.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing Meat Department associates.
• Provide daily direction, support, and leadership to department team members.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Ensure service cases, displays, and sales floors are fully stocked and visually appealing.
• Monitor inventory levels and identify replenishment opportunities.
• Assist in reducing shrink through proper ordering, handling, storage, and rotation practices.
• Ensure pricing, labels, and promotional signage are accurate and properly displayed.
• Support inventory counts, audits, and department reporting requirements.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product temperatures, dating, labeling, storage, and handling procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Promote safe operation and maintenance of department equipment and tools.
• Support department readiness for inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, margin, labor, and shrink objectives.
• Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support efficient labor utilization and productivity initiatives.
• Assist with inventory management practices that contribute to profitability.
• Contribute to overall department success through consistent execution and accountability.

Qualifications

• Previous meat department, grocery, food service, retail, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory management, and food safety standards preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop associates.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Basic computer and operational knowledge.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to safely operate meat department equipment and tools.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with department requirements.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Customer Focus
• Meat Department Operations
• Food Safety Compliance
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Team Development
• Communication
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Organization & Planning
• Attention to Detail
• Safety Awareness
• Accountability
• Results Orientation
• Quality Focus

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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