Meat Manager

Meat Manager Position

Albertsons Companies is working to become the favorite food and drug retailer in every market it serves. The organization includes 2,230 stores, 27 distribution facilities and 19 manufacturing plants with over 250,000 employees across 34 states and the District of Columbia. The company is publicly traded with supermarkets across the country that includes Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Pavilions, Randalls, Tom Thumb, Carrs, ACME, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw's, Star Market, Super Saver, United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos.

A Day in the Life of a Meat Manager

Your day starts early by checking meat cases, equipment, and food safety logs to ensure compliance and readiness. You review inventory, write orders, and verify deliveries for quality. Throughout the day, you lead your team—scheduling, training, and supervising meat cutters and clerks—while maintaining attractive displays and accurate pricing. You'll spend time cutting and preparing high-quality meats, fulfilling special customer requests, and delivering exceptional service. Regular tasks include monitoring reports, adjusting inventory and pricing, and enforcing safety and company policies. Physical activity is constant, with frequent lifting and standing in a temperature-controlled environment. By day's end, you perform final culls, clean equipment, and set priorities for tomorrow.

Main Responsibilities

• Customer Service : Deliver high-quality service and handle special orders to build customer loyalty.
• Department Operations : Oversee daily operations, staffing, and scheduling for the meat department.
• Inventory & Ordering : Maintain accurate inventory, perform monthly counts, write meat orders, and verify deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Merchandising & Pricing : Implement merchandising programs, ensure pricing integrity, and create display signage.
• Food Safety & Compliance : Enforce company policies, perform temperature/tare checks, and maintain safety standards.
• Product Quality : Cull cases daily, inspect for expired products, and follow markdown guidelines.
• Meat Processing : Safely operate saws, grinders, and knives to cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
• Reporting & Optimization : Review reports, identify opportunities, and suggest changes to inventory and pricing.

We Are Looking for Candidates Who…

• Have knowledge of different cuts of meat and experience as a meat cutter or meat clerk.
• Bring prior department operations and staff management experience to lead a team effectively.
• Can safely operate meat processing equipment such as saws, grinders, and tenderizers.
• Are customer-focused , delivering excellent service and handling special orders with care.
• Possess strong organizational and multitasking skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Work well independently and as part of a team , showing initiative and leadership.
• Are self-motivated , eager to learn and share product knowledge with customers.
• Can use computers for reports, communications, and inventory tasks.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance , including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Adhere to workplace conduct, uniform, and grooming standards .

Physical Requirements

• Workday Activity Levels :
  • Continuous (7+ hrs): Standing/Walking, Lifting/Carrying (1–35 lbs.), Grip/Grasp
  • Occasional (3–4 hrs): Bending/Stooping, Push/Pull (1–35 lbs.), Twist/Turn
  • Seldom (1–2 hrs): Squat/Kneel, Reach

ALBERTSONS AND WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN US

Albertsons Safeway has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. As friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy offering customers an exceptional shopping experience, we provide world-class customer service every day.

We provide a variety of benefits including:

• Great pay
• Flexible schedule
• Training
• Opportunities for career development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees
• Leisure time activity discounts

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.