Meat District Manager

Freson Bros.; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local food retailer is seeking a Full-Time Meat District Manager for its Operations Office in Stony Plain, Alberta. The role includes overseeing meat department operations, ensuring high food safety standards, and supporting store management teams. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years in food retail or butcher management and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position offers benefits including a Group Benefits plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Group Benefits plan

Team Member Grocery Discount

Endless professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in food-retail store or butcher shop operation and management.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation of product initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain Meat Department programs.
• Conduct store visits to ensure compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a team

Problem-solving in operational issues

Education

3+ years in food-retail or butcher management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Freson Bros. Operations Office, 4401-48 St, Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, February 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply!

We are hiring for a Full-Time Meat District Manager with a wage range of $55,000 - $65,000 at our Operations Office in Stony Plain, AB.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist Meat Program Director in the creation of product and program initiatives including planograms, product assortment, SKU rationalization
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to develop meat plans and programs that continue to set us apart
• Monitor and maintain company-wide Meat Department programs and procedures
• Conduct regularly scheduled store visits to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures
• Develop training programs to provide employees with a thorough understanding of correct butchery and meat preparation methods
• Maintain high standards for the company’s food safety and handling practices, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and training
• Support store Meat Department Management teams to:
• Achieve weekly, segmental, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, shrink etc.)
• Manage day‑day operations
• Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly
• Implement product recall procedures
• Reports to the Meat Director

What you Bring:

• 3+ years of experience in food‑retail store or butcher shop operation and management
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to balance multiple projects and work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to both independently and in a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs
• Ability to work in‑office and travel to locations across Alberta ( 60-80% )
• Ability to assist stores through peak food‑retail periods
• Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required
• Experience managing grocery retail businesses is preferred
• Experience managing or operating a butchery or meat department environment is an asset
• Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

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Benefits

• Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members
• Team Member Grocery Discount Program
• Team Member Discounted Lunch Program
• Endless professional development and training opportunities

Become a Team Member!

If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role.

For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at: