Manager - Meat

Position: Meat Department Manager

At Joseph’s Classic Market, we take pride in delivering the highest quality meats to our customers. Our Founder is a third-generation butcher, and we hold our standards to the highest level when it comes to freshness, cleanliness, and service. The Meat Manager plays a vital role in upholding these standards, overseeing the Meat department to ensure exceptional quality, excellent customer service, and efficient daily operations. From handmade sausages to USDA Prime beef, you’ll lead a team that embodies Joseph’s commitment to excellence.

Routine Tasks:

• Lead and inspire the Meat department team to deliver exceptional customer service
• Ensure product freshness and strict adherence to sanitation and safety protocols
• Provide hands-on training to all new and existing associates to ensure knowledge, consistency, and efficiency
• Deliver excellent customer service by offering product knowledge, answering questions, and making tailored recommendations; train staff to do the same
• Manage departmental budgets, including sales goals, profit margins, labor costs, and supply expenses
• Write and manage labor schedules to meet business needs
• Manage ordering and inventory to minimize waste and avoid out-of-stock situations
• Maintain, replenish, and rotate displays to ensure visual appeal and freshness
• Package, label, and verify signage and pricing accuracy for all self-service items
• Cut and prepare meat products to Joseph’s specifications
• Take and fulfill custom/special orders for customers
• Clean and sanitize work areas, tools, and prep surfaces consistently
• Operate and maintain knives, scales, band saws, grinders, wrapping machines, and other Meat equipment
• Assist with other duties as assigned by store leadership

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in meat, grocery, or food service leadership preferred
• Proven ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and hold team members accountable
• Strong understanding of profit and loss management and income statements
• Keen attention to detail, with the ability to interpret and follow instructions accurately
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Passion for serving others and delivering a premium food experience

A Meat Department Manager performs their tasks primarily in the Meat department. Must have the ability to clearly articulate the company’s goals and follow up on tasks and projects to achieve those goals. Must be able to resolve conflicts and promote a positive environment where all department associates enjoy coming to work. Work involves walking, standing for prolonged periods, and lifting products weighing up to 80 pounds. Work may be done inside Meat preparation room and Meat Refrigerated Cooler, you will be exposed to various temperature changes and work environments. Work also includes frequent interaction with customers and fellow employees.

Benefits Include:

• Positive Work Environment
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Personal Days
• 20% Employee Discount
• Bonus Programs for Management