Meat Department Manager - Supermarket

Job Purpose:
- To oversee and manage the daily operations of the meat department, ensuring high-quality products, excellent customer service, and profitability. This includes managing inventory, pricing, merchandising, staff training and development, and maintaining sanitation standards.

Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise all meat department personnel, including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and addressing employee concerns.
- Ensure the quality and freshness of all meat products by implementing and enforcing proper handling, storage, and rotation procedures.
- Control inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability, conducting regular inventory checks and ordering products as needed.
- Maintain accurate pricing and signage for all meat products, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Create attractive and effective meat displays to maximize sales and appeal to customers, utilizing merchandising techniques to showcase products.
- Provide exceptional customer service by addressing customer inquiries, resolving complaints, and offering product recommendations.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment, complying with all food safety and sanitation regulations and company standards.
- Monitor and control department expenses, striving to meet or exceed budget goals and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Stay current on industry trends and best practices, attending relevant training and workshops as needed.
- Collaborate with other store departments to ensure smooth operations and a positive customer experience.
- Implement and enforce company policies and procedures within the meat department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by store management.

Qualifications

Required Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

-18 years or older
- Minimum of 3 years experience in meat cutting and processing
- Minimum of 2 years experience in a supervisory or management role within a meat department
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and stocking
- Experience with meat department sanitation and safety procedures
- Experience with customer service and sales

Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of different cuts of meat, meat preparation techniques, and meat storage procedures
- Ability to operate and maintain meat cutting equipment (e.g., band saws, grinders, slicers)
- Ability to lead, train, and motivate a team of meat cutters and other department personnel
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects (up to 50 lbs)
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to work in a cold environment
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP guidelines
- Basic math and computer skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred

Required Certifications:
-Food Handlers Certification (required)