Meat Manager

The Meat Manager is responsible for directing all aspects of the Meat Department, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, labor planning, customer service, and associate development. This position ensures the department consistently delivers high-quality fresh meat products while achieving sales, profitability, and operational goals. The Meat Manager maintains department standards for freshness, presentation, sanitation, and regulatory compliance while creating an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

• Oversee the daily operations of the Meat Department.
• Ensure high standards of product quality, freshness, presentation, and availability.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked service cases, displays, and backroom areas.
• Execute merchandising programs, promotions, and seasonal sales plans.
• Monitor department productivity and operational performance.
• Ensure appropriate department staffing to meet customer and business needs.

• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory control, and replenishment activities.
• Maintain proper inventory levels while minimizing shrink and product loss.
• Ensure accurate pricing, labeling, and promotional signage.
• Monitor product movement and adjust orders based on sales trends and forecasts.
• Oversee product rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Maintain attractive displays that maximize sales and enhance product presentation.

• Achieve department sales, gross margin, and profitability goals.
• Analyze sales reports and key operational metrics.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve department performance.
• Manage labor expenses through effective scheduling and productivity management.
• Control shrink through proper inventory management, training, and operational execution.
• Support company initiatives designed to improve financial performance.

• Promote and model outstanding customer service standards.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure associates provide knowledgeable and friendly service.
• Build customer loyalty through quality products and exceptional service.

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Foster teamwork, engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the department.
• Ensure associates are properly trained on cutting, handling, merchandising, and food safety procedures.

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor product handling, storage, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Maintain department records and documentation as required.
• Conduct routine inspections and take corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

• Promote a safe environment for customers and associates.
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of knives, cutting equipment, grinders, slicers, and other department tools.
• Identify and correct workplace safety hazards promptly.
• Support loss prevention programs and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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