Assistant Meat Manager

Elevate your culinary expertise to new heights in a role that demands excellence.

Are you the go-to person behind the BBQ grill, admired for your mastery of roasting and grilling techniques? If so, we invite you to consider a rewarding career as a full-time Assistant Meat Manager at Dierbergs. As an integral member of our team, you will have the opportunity to showcase your expertise while contributing to the success of our Meat Department. Your responsibilities will include :

• P roviding leadership, direction, and supervision to department associates, with a focus on training and development to ensure a high-performing team
• Serving as a knowledgeable ambassador for our quality products, meticulously stocking and maintaining meat cases to uphold our standards of excellence
• Upholding freshness and visual appeal while adhering to Dierbergs, FDA, USDA, and local food policies and regulations
• Collaborating with store management and other departments to create compelling displays that drive sales and promote featured specials, new items, seasonal offerings, and holiday-related products
• Championing suggestive selling techniques and setting a positive example for the department

Qualifications for Success:

• 1+ years of Journeyman Meat or Service Counter Journeyman experience, demonstrating your proficiency in meat handling and preparation.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving abilities, leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and a motivational mindset.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of proper food handling and sanitation procedures and guidelines.
• Demonstrate a genuine passion for food and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Capable of multitasking, providing direction, delegating tasks, and ensuring compliance with departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to forecast and order products and supplies, effectively managing inventory to meet business demands while prioritizing freshness and rotation.
• Proficiency in controlling expenses and achieving financial goals.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and varying shifts - enjoy a balanced schedule with no late nights, most meat departments close by 8 pm, allowing for a healthy work-life balance

Physical Requirements:

• A bility to lift and carry up to 90 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to push and pull up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally
• Occasional: Sitting and climbing; frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, squatting, and handling
• Frequent: Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel
• Constant - Stand, handling, & forward reach

Why Dierbergs is Different:

• Our culture makes us unique. We're known for being friendly and customer-focused, as well as for treating each other like family.
• You'll enjoy the stability of working for an organization with a strong history of financial success and an excellent reputation in the community.
• As an integral part of our team, you'll directly impact our bottom line and contribute to our ongoing success.
• With a clear path for advancement, you will have the opportunity to progress to a Department Manager or store management role

What's in it for you?

• Health and retirement benefits , including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and pension plans Paid time off provided, including vacation and personal days
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
• Growth opportunities to support career advancement
• Associate-only savings, free products, bonus points, sweepstakes, and more - being a part of our team has its perks with Dierbergs Rewards
• Associate Perks Program in partnership with Working Advantage

At Dierbergs, we value individuals who embody our core BEhaviors: Be Connected, Be Curious, Be Courageous, Be Caring, Be People Centric, Be a Contributor, Be a Cultivator, and in all you do, Be YOU. If you're ready to make an impact and be part of a vibrant team, apply now!

This description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the tasks that an Associate in the position may be required to perform.