Assistant Meat Manager

Assistant Meat Manager

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 Purpose

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of meat department operations, including merchandising, inventory management, food safety, customer service, production, and associate development. This position helps ensure department profitability, product quality, and operational excellence while delivering an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily meat department operations to ensure efficiency, product availability, and department readiness.
• Ensure fresh meat, seafood, and value-added products are properly stocked, rotated, and merchandised.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Assist with production planning, merchandising execution, and promotional activities.
• Support ordering, receiving, inventory management, and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service and foster a customer-focused department culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure department displays support a positive shopping experience.
• Promote sales through product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing meat department associates.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to team members.
• Monitor productivity, work quality, and adherence to operational standards.
• Support scheduling and staffing needs to meet department objectives.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and associate engagement.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Inventory & Product Management

• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Ensure proper receiving, storage, rotation, and handling of all meat products.
• Utilize First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Assist with inventory counts, audits, and shrink control processes.
• Monitor product movement and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve profitability.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor proper storage temperatures, labeling, product dating, and handling procedures.
• Maintain department sanitation standards and cleaning schedules.
• Promote workplace safety and proper equipment operation.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, operating procedures, and regulatory guidelines.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving departmental sales, labor, gross profit, and shrink goals.
• Support labor productivity and effective resource utilization.
• Analyze department performance and assist in implementing improvement plans.
• Help manage expenses through proper inventory control and production planning.
• Contribute to the achievement of overall store performance objectives.

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