Meat Department Manager

Job Summary of Meat Department Manager:

Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Meat Department to meet financial targets and sales objectives. Guarantee that all meat items are of top-notch quality, adhere to safety standards, and are displayed attractively. Educate, guide, and inspire staff members to offer exceptional customer support and streamline departmental functions.

Responsibilities of Meat Department Manager:

• Prepares a weekly schedule based on projected sales, volume and work load.
• Along with Store Director, work out localized merchandising plans for the department.
• Follow approved Meat Department plans for effective space management based on movement, consumer demand and profitability.
• Order merchandise and control inventory to minimize out-of-stock and overstocks, and to maximize sales.
• Follow approved procedures for receiving product, price marking and restocking cases to ensure quality protection, accuracy and product rotation.
• Control department expenses.
• Take action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses.
• Effectively supervise, train, schedule, and conducts annual performance reviews on all Meat Department personnel.
• Follow planned program of maintenance on cases, coolers refrigeration and meat department personnel.
• Ensure favorable department image with customers through a clean, attractive and friendly department.
• Maintain and submit required records, reports, and bi-weekly inventory.
• Observe local conditions and competitive activity relating to the Meat Department and keep others informed.
• Maintain good communications and competitive activity relating to the Meat Department and keep other informed.
• Observe State and health regulations.
• Ensure compliance to local, state, and government weights and measures, and labeling laws.
• Greet all customers and be observant.
• Must ensure that all employees follow proper "lock out/tag out" procedure while repairing or cleaning mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Receive, weigh, and breakdown meat and related products.
• Cut and trim all merchandise as directed by company standards.
• Abid by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

Qualifications of Meat Department Manager:

• A high school diploma is the minimum level of education necessary.
• The skill to comprehend and write effectively for accurately labeling products, managing orders and inventory, and ensuring appropriate product rotations.
• Having superior analytical abilities is crucial for examining and understanding different reports to ensure the department remains financially viable.
• Two years of prior meat cutting experience is a requirement for this position.
• Strong communication abilities are essential for interacting with clients, staff, and suppliers, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient hand coordination is necessary for effectively slicing and shaping the meat.
• Capable of lifting a maximum of seventy (70) pounds for a minimum of forty percent (40%) of the time.

This employer must inform all applicants of their rights in accordance with federal employment regulations as an Equal Opportunity Employer.