Assistant Meat Manager

Assistant Meat Manager

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in leading all aspects of the meat department, ensuring high-quality products, food safety compliance, and outstanding customer service. This role assists in driving sales, managing inventory, controlling shrink, and developing a high-performing team while maintaining department standards.

Operational Execution

• Assist in overseeing daily meat department operations including cutting, packaging, merchandising, and inventory control
• Ensure all products meet quality, freshness, and presentation standards
• Maintain proper rotation, labeling, and storage of all meat and seafood products
• Support ordering and receiving to maintain in-stock conditions while minimizing shrink
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and tools

Customer Service Excellence

• Provide exceptional customer service and product knowledge
• Assist customers with custom cuts, special orders, and product recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
• Promote department items through suggestive selling and seasonal offerings

Team Leadership & Development

• Assist in hiring, training, and coaching meat department associates
• Provide performance feedback and reinforce company expectations
• Foster a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment
• Support scheduling and labor planning to meet business needs

Sales & Financial Performance

• Support achievement of department sales, margin, and shrink goals
• Execute merchandising plans, including displays and promotions
• Monitor waste and implement shrink reduction strategies
• Identify opportunities to improve sales and operational efficiency

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
• Maintain proper temperature controls and logs for all meat products
• Enforce safe food handling practices and regulatory compliance
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous meat cutting, meat department, or related experience preferred
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of meat products and food safety practices
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs; occasional heavier lifting with assistance
• Work in cold environments (coolers and freezers)
• Ability to safely use knives and meat processing equipment

Key Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Food Safety & Quality Assurance
• Team Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

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. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io(option #4).