Assistant Meat Manager

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At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Meat Department, including sales growth, merchandising, inventory management, food safety, product quality, labor utilization, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department consistently provides fresh, high-quality meat products, exceptional customer service, and operational excellence while achieving sales and profitability goals.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Meat Department.
• Ensure meat cases, displays, and service areas are fully stocked, clean, and maintained to company standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, rotation, and code dating.
• Support ordering, receiving, inventory control, and replenishment activities.
• Maintain proper storage, handling, and merchandising of all meat products.
• Execute promotional programs, seasonal displays, and merchandising plans.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist customers with product selection, preparation questions, and special orders.
• Promote department items through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Foster a customer-focused culture among department associates.
• Ensure customers receive a fresh, well-stocked, and inviting shopping experience.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and developing department associates.
• Provide daily direction, coaching, and support to team members.
• Help establish and maintain productivity, quality, and service expectations.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Lead by example through professionalism, reliability, and strong customer service.

Product Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure all meat products meet company quality and freshness standards.
• Monitor proper product handling, storage, rotation, and sanitation practices.
• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and workplace safety standards.
• Ensure temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and food safety documentation are completed accurately.
• Support department readiness for audits, inspections, and food safety reviews.

Merchandising & Inventory Management

• Assist with inventory management to maximize sales and minimize shrink.
• Monitor inventory levels and support accurate ordering practices.
• Verify pricing, signage, and promotional displays for accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to improve sales through effective merchandising and product presentation.
• Support shrink reduction initiatives through proper handling and inventory controls.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, gross margin, and shrink goals.
• Monitor product losses and support cost-control initiatives.
• Support labor planning and productivity improvement efforts.
• Review department performance metrics and assist with action planning.
• Help maintain operational efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications Preferred Experience

• Previous meat department, grocery retail, food service, or fresh foods experience preferred.
• Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience preferred.
• Experience with meat merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of meat products, food safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic math and computer skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments for extended periods.
• Ability to safely operate meat processing and department equipment.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced retail grocery environment.
• Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage and preparation areas.
• Regular interaction with customers and associates.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Success Factors

• Maintains exceptional product quality, freshness, and department conditions.
• Delivers outstanding customer service and customer satisfaction.
• Supports achievement of department sales, shrink, labor, and profitability goals.
• Develops a knowledgeable, engaged, and productive team.
• Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

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.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

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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