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 Meat Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Meat Department to ensure exceptional customer service, food safety compliance, sales growth, profitability, and team development. This position leads daily department operations, maintains merchandising standards, controls inventory and shrink, and creates a positive work environment that supports company goals and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Direct and oversee daily Meat Department operations.
- Ensure department readiness, product availability, and execution of company programs.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe sales floor, prep, storage, and backroom areas.
- Monitor department conditions and take corrective action as needed.
- Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Customer Service
- Provide exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
- Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and product knowledge questions.
- Resolve customer concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Foster a welcoming shopping environment that encourages repeat business.
Merchandising & Sales
- Plan and execute product displays, features, and promotional activities.
- Ensure proper product rotation, freshness, pricing, and signage accuracy.
- Maintain department presentation standards that drive sales and customer engagement.
- Analyze sales trends and implement strategies to achieve sales and profit goals.
Inventory & Shrink Control
- Manage inventory levels to support sales demand while minimizing excess stock.
- Order products according to department needs and sales forecasts.
- Monitor and control shrink through proper handling, rotation, and inventory practices.
- Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate department records.
Food Safety & Sanitation
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
- Maintain proper temperature controls, storage procedures, and product quality standards.
- Monitor department sanitation schedules and corrective action plans.
- Train employees on food safety and sanitation requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop department employees.
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and accountability.
- Create work schedules that align labor needs with business demands.
- Promote teamwork, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.
- Support succession planning and employee growth opportunities.
Financial Accountability
- Manage department expenses, labor costs, and operating budgets.
- Review performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results.
- Meet or exceed sales, gross profit, shrink, and labor goals.
- Identify opportunities for increased productivity and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous retail meat department experience required.
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of meat products, cutting standards, food safety, and merchandising practices.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer and reporting skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products up to company standards.
- Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.
- Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, and repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to operate department equipment safely and effectively.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Accountability
- Team Development
- Merchandising Excellence
- Inventory Management
- Food Safety Compliance
- Financial Acumen
- Communication
- Problem Solving
The Meat Manager plays a critical role in delivering a safe, fresh, fully stocked, and customer-focused Meat Department while driving sales, profitability, and team success.
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.
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