Meat & Seafood Department Manager

Save More Marketplace – Minocqua, Wisconsin

Job Location: Minocqua, Wisconsin (On-Site Position)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Management

Save More Marketplace, located in Minocqua, Wisconsin, is seeking an experienced, highly skilled Meat & Seafood Department Manager to lead our meat and seafood operations.

We are actively recruiting experienced meat professionals from across the region who are interested in joining our team in the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin.

This is a hands-on leadership position requiring a trained and skilled meat cutter who can perform high-quality retail meat cutting while successfully managing all aspects of department operations.

Please Note: This position is physically located at Save More Marketplace in Minocqua, Wisconsin. Candidates applying from outside the area must be willing to commute or relocate to Minocqua. This is not a remote or multi-location position.

• Oversee daily operations of the Meat & Seafood Department.
• Perform skilled meat cutting, trimming, deboning, portioning, and preparation of beef, pork, poultry, and other meat products.
• Maintain high standards for meat quality, freshness, presentation, and product consistency.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop department team members, including meat cutters and service associates.
• Manage product ordering, inventory, production planning, pricing, and merchandising.
• Monitor department financial performance, including gross profit, labor expenses, product yields, and shrink.
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked service cases and self-service meat displays.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and proper meat-handling procedures.
• Execute weekly promotions, advertised specials, and seasonal merchandising programs.
• Provide exceptional customer service, including custom cuts and product recommendations.

• Professional training and demonstrated proficiency in retail meat cutting are required.
• Five or more years of professional meat-cutting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently cut, trim, debone, and prepare a wide variety of retail meat products.
• Strong knowledge of meat fabrication, cutting techniques, product yields, and proper handling procedures.
• Previous meat department management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of department profitability, inventory control, merchandising, and shrink management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment and meet the physical demands associated with meat cutting.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to lead a key department at an established, locally operated grocery store.
• Hands-on leadership role with the ability to make a meaningful impact on department performance.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for professional growth.
• Live and work in Wisconsin's beautiful Northwoods, known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, and welcoming communities.

If you're an experienced meat cutter with strong leadership skills and a passion for quality fresh foods, we encourage you to apply!

Work Location: Save More Marketplace | Minocqua, Wisconsin

Applicants from outside the Minocqua area are welcome and encouraged to apply, provided they are willing to commute or relocate.

Save More Marketplace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.