Meat Manager

Sobeys; Vineland; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

10% in-store discount

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sobeys in Vineland, Ontario is seeking a Meat Manager to lead the Meat department, coach staff, and ensure superior service and product standards. You will manage budgets, inventory, and merchandising while upholding health and safety regulations.

The role requires retail and meat experience, strong leadership, and a focus on customer loyalty. Located at 3677 Vineland Foodland in Vineland, this full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred.
• Proficient in handling budgets and basic financials.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to operate in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Meat department staff to foster engagement and customer focus.
• Deliver exceptional product knowledge and merchandising according to policy.
• Manage department budgets, labour costs, inventory and pricing accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and food safety regulations.

Skills

Meat experience

Retail experience

Budget management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Requisition ID: 196108

Career Group: Store Management

Job Category: Retail - Meat

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Rate: 19.60 - 22.50

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Ontario

City: Vineland

Location: 3677 Vineland Foodland

Postal Code: L0R 2C0

Role Overview

The Meat Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs, and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

People Leadership

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standard
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Policy / Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees
• Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required
• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs as required

Financial

• Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control

Personal / Professional Development

• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required
• Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies

Employee Engagement

• Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements
• Other duties as required

What You Have To Offer

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

The hourly range for this position is $25 - $28. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth
• Paid Vacation (eligible only after working a set number of hours/days)

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company; these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.