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.

Assistant Meat Manager Position Summary

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in leading all aspects of meat department operations, including merchandising, production, inventory management, food safety compliance, customer service, and team development. This position helps ensure the department consistently delivers fresh, high-quality products while achieving sales, profitability, and operational goals. The Assistant Meat Manager serves as a leader within the department and assumes department responsibility in the Meat Manager's absence.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily meat department activities to achieve sales and profit objectives.
• Support proper cutting, packaging, stocking, and merchandising of meat products.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation standards throughout the day.
• Ensure displays are fully stocked, visually appealing, and aligned with company merchandising programs.
• Maintain department conditions that support a safe and efficient operation.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and assist customers with product selection and preparation recommendations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to customer questions, concerns, and special requests.
• Promote department sales through product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.
• Help create a positive and welcoming shopping experience.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor temperature controls, product handling procedures, and sanitation practices.
• Verify compliance with company dating, rotation, and freshness standards.
• Support audits, inspections, and corrective action initiatives.

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management activities.
• Help minimize shrink, spoilage, and product loss through effective inventory controls.
• Monitor department sales, margins, and labor performance.
• Support implementation of action plans designed to improve department profitability.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, and training new associates.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance feedback to department team members.
• Help develop employee skills and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
• Act as department leader when the Meat Manager is unavailable.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in meat, grocery, food service, or related retail operations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift and move products consistent with job requirements.

Preferred

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a meat department or grocery environment.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory management, and food safety practices.
• Experience managing operational and financial performance metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Leadership and team development skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Knowledge of meat products, production processes, and merchandising techniques.
• Ability to analyze sales and operational results.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to food safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
• Ability to safely lift products and supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
• Exposure to refrigerated environments, sharp cutting tools, processing equipment, and cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and safety standards.

Success Measures

• Achievement of department sales, margin, and profitability goals.
• Compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Effective shrink and inventory control results.
• Strong customer satisfaction and service performance.
• Successful development and retention of department associates.
• Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• 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

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