About this role
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the retail meat department, including product ordering, receiving, cutting, packaging, pricing, and merchandising.
- Supervise, schedule, and train meat department staff, including meat cutters, wrappers, and sales associates, to ensure adequate coverage and consistent performance standards.
- Ensure department compliance with food safety, sanitation, and USDA/FDA regulatory requirements, as well as all applicable Navy Exchange operating requirements and specifications.
- Monitor inventory levels, product freshness, and shrinkage, implementing controls to minimize waste and maximize department profitability.
- Manage department budget, labor costs, and sales performance against established goals, and prepare related reports for leadership.
- Maintain a strong working relationship with Navy Exchange management and personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and customer satisfaction.
- Develop and execute merchandising and promotional plans to drive department sales and enhance the customer shopping experience.
- Ensure proper handling, rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and cold-chain storage of meat products to maintain quality and freshness.
- Address customer inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally to maintain a high standard of customer service.
- Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs for department cutting, wrapping, and refrigeration equipment.
- Maintain department cleanliness, safety, and adherence to all applicable health and safety standards.
- Partner with Quirch Foods purchasing and logistics teams to ensure timely product delivery and appropriate stock levels.
Qualifications and Educational Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in meat department management, retail meat operations, or a related food service/retail management role.
- Working knowledge of meat cutting, fabrication, and merchandising practices.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements applicable to retail meat operations.
- Proven supervisory and team leadership skills, with the ability to schedule, train, and manage department staff.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a physically active retail environment, including cold storage and refrigerated areas.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials required to work at a military installation.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working within a military exchange (NEX, AAFES, MCX) or commissary retail environment a plus.
- ServSafe or other food safety certification a plus.
- Experience with retail point-of-sale and inventory management systems.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Quirch Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and merit, without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.