Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time

Longos; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible benefits

Career advancement

Team environment

Job summary

Longo’s is seeking a Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time to lead the meat department under the Meat Manager, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and delivering top-notch customer service. You will motivate staff, manage inventories and collaborate on merchandising strategies in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience in meat cutting, strong communication, and a commitment to food safety and loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat department with product knowledge.
• Experience cutting meat.
• Knowledge of raw materials, processes and quality control costs.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient computer skills and quick learner of new systems.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Creativity for eye-catching displays.
• Role modeling company values.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and mentor Team Members.
• Provide support with regular team meetings.
• Coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity.
• Handle Team Member and customer issues.
• Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention.
• Merchandise, manage inventory and schedule to meet financial objectives.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors.

Skills

Meat department knowledge

Customer service

Leadership / team motivation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

We are looking for a Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time who is passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast paced, team environment!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level?

If so, come join our growing team!

Position: Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time

This is your opportunity to advance your career in a leadership role. As the Assistant Meat Department Manager, you will assist the Meat Manager to ensure that the department is prepared for daily operations.

What you’ll do:

• Motivate and mentor Team Members
• Provide support with regular team meetings
• Coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity
• Handle Team Member and customer issues
• Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention
• Merchandise, manage inventory and schedule to meet financial objectives
• Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat department with a solid understanding of product knowledge
• Previous experience with cutting meat
• Knowledge of raw materials, product processes and quality control costs
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with Team Members and Customers
• Ability to lead, coach, motivate and work in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
• Ownership to resolve issues with a sense of urgency
• Effective communication and listening skills
• Strong creativity skills and ability to create eye catching displays
• Ability to role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values

Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a store retail environment
• Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
• Travel is required to support off-site events

Why join our team?

• Competitive wages and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to advance your career
• A team that cares and treats you like family
• Culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Celebrates and rewards our Team Members

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mail: 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6