Meat & Seafood Category Manager
· Location: New York, NY
· Exempt/Non-Exempt Classification: Exempt
· Compensation: $120,000.00-$150,00.00
· Non-Union Role
· Management: Yes
· Reports To: General Manager/COO
About Morton Williams
Morton Williams is a family-owned and operated supermarket chain that has served New York City since 1952. With 17 locations across the metropolitan area – many of them open 24/7 – Morton Williams is known for its upscale offerings, personalized service, and deep roots in the neighborhoods it serves. The stores feature fresh, high-quality produce, gourmet cheeses, premium meats, and chef-prepared meals. Morton Williams also provides full-service catering, as well as convenient online shopping and delivery, bringing a curated grocery experience to generations of New Yorkers. Wakefern Food Corp. recently announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Morton Williams. The deal is scheduled to close in the upcoming weeks.
About You
Summary
The Meat & Seafood Category Manager position at Morton Williams is a leadership role which will serve as a key member of the company leadership team across all 17 locations. This role will be responsible for overseeing the sourcing, quality control, merchandising, and operational performance of our fresh meat and seafood offerings companywide. The Meat & Seafood Category Manager will help promote a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. In this role, you will be expected to leverage your knowledge, experience, and expertise to drive sales growth, implement strategic ideas & initiatives and enhance customer satisfaction. You will also be responsible for the execution of proper inventory practices, category management, oversee purchasing and buying responsibilities, coordinate pricing structures, collaborate on marketing, customer service, and e-commerce projects, and more.
Essential Functions
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the Meat & Seafood Department, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.
- Maintain and develop relationships with vendors and partners in order to receive quality products, remain consistent with effective pricing, advance sales opportunities, and deliver on customer expectations.
· Develop and execute departmental strategies to optimize product assortment, product mix, inventory levels and pricing, ensuring alignment with customer demand and market trends.
· Track sales, manage inventory, and order merchandise to ensure freshness, meet customer demands and ensure profitability of department.
· Development of Meat & Seafood Department Managers and Team Clerks to ensure team alignment, clear expectations, roles and responsibilities, accountability, skills and abilities, product and department knowledge, and more.
· Lead staffing, hiring, training, and disciplinary actions needs within the department.
· Provide training on department procedures, customer and counter service training, knife and equipment handling, safe food handling, and sanitation regulations.
· Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures with respect to department operations, quality, safe food handling, to ensure compliance state, federal and OSHA safety and sanitation regulations.
· Ensure that staff work safely and comply with local, state, and government weights, measures and labeling laws.
· Execute localized merchandising plans, set up and create display for new or seasonal items to drive sales.
- Conduct regular quality inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety standards and company policies.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
Qualifications
- 4-5+ years of experience in meat and seafood management or a similar role within the department or overall food retail industry.
- Associate’s degree in business, agriculture, or a related field, preferred.
- Strong understanding of meat and seafood quality standards, sourcing, and supply chain management.
- Proven experience in team leadership, with a track record of driving results and developing talent.
- Ability to read and interpret financial statements, firm grasp of margin and pricing.
· Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.
- Supervisory experience--training, evaluating, directing.
· Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to build relationships with diverse teams.
· Comfort with a flexible work schedule to accommodate business needs and operational demands.
· Experience in retail, grocery, or other fast-paced service industry environments is strongly preferred.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and inventory management software.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
· Frequent travel to multiple store locations within NYC area.
· Ability to work on a varied, flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as needed.
· Fast-paced, high-stakes work environment requires adaptability, resilience, and professionalism.
Core Competencies
· Communicate Effectively: Communicates thoughts and ideas in a well-organized manner, encouraging two-way communication.
· Build Relationships: Creates cross-functional partnerships through the development and maintenance of constructive and cooperative relationships.
· Stay Competitive: Demonstrates a mindset of continuous improvement while exhibiting passion and enthusiasm for their work.
· Embrace Change: Looks for new ways of working by supporting advancements in processes and technology.
· Develop You: Identifies and capitalizes on opportunities for personal and professional career growth.
· Drive for Results: Supports divisional and strategic objectives through achievement of work goals.
Compensation and Benefits
· Morton Williams is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional development of our Team Members.
· Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical dental, vision coverage, and more.
· Retirement & Annuity Fund
· Paid-Time Off
· Team Members also enjoy access to wellness and family support programs, and a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
· Many of these benefits are fully or partially funded by the company, with some subject to eligibility requirements.
About The Work
This job description is intended to set forth the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by associates for this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates to do this job. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
