Meat Manager

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retailer in Sioux Lookout is seeking a Meat Manager to oversee the Meat Department. Responsibilities include leading staff, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maximizing sales. Candidates should have 1 to 2 years of managerial experience and possess strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a starting wage of $28.00 – $30.00 per hour and includes benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Medical & Dental Benefits

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Gym access

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of managerial experience in the meat industry or retail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in safe food handling is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Meat Department and ensure smooth daily operations.
• Develop sales strategies and monitor trends.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Fresh Market Foods is looking for a Meat Manager who can lead a team, slice through challenges, and still keep a sense of humor while keeping our counters full and customers happy. If you can manage people, profits, and prime cuts all at once, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

• Provide overall direction and leadership to the Meat Department, ensuring smooth daily operations and alignment with company goals.
• Develop and execute sales strategies, monitor trends, set competitive pricing, and lead promotional activities to achieve revenue and margin targets
• Oversee all meat preparation and cutting practices, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality standards across beef, pork, poultry, and specialty items.
• Lead the development of new products such as smoked meat, marinated cuts, and prepared items to expand offerings and meet customer demand
• Oversee ordering, stock rotation, yield management, and waste reduction to maintain profitability and minimize loss.
• Ensure department equipment (saws, slicers, grinders, smokers) is properly used, maintained, and serviced to support safe and efficient operations.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, inspections, sanitation protocols, and internal company policies.
• Oversee WHMIS training, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and lead health and safety reviews to create a safe work environment.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate butchers and clerks, setting clear performance expectations and providing growth opportunities.
• Conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and address performance issues to build a results-driven, professional team culture.
• Lead the team in delivering excellent customer service, managing custom orders, resolving complaints, and building strong community relationships.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and Dayforce for scheduling, payroll, and reporting; review financials, manage budgets, and implement cost-control strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement, track department KPIs, optimize inventory forecasting and labor scheduling, ensure proper labeling and traceability, plan customer-focused promotions, and mentor high-potential staff for future leadership role
• Utilize and use Just-In-Time (JIT) ordering to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and optimize stock levels.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school education preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience, with strong leadership and communication skills.
• 1 to 2 years of previous managerial experience in a Meat industry or retail environment.
• Proficient in operations, including product knowledge, inventory management, and customer service.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge or certification in safe food handling is considered an asset.
• Comfortable using scheduling, payroll, and inventory software (e.g., Dayforce, Microsoft Office).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays

Terms of Employment

Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)

Positions

1

Wage/Salary

Starting at $28.00 – $30.00 per/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

After completing the 3-month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Maple Program and access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP and DPSP programs.

Location of Work

79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1

Language of Work

English, French (an asset but not a requirement)

Closing Date

September 30, 2025

Transportation

Fresh Market Foods will cover a one-time round-trip travel cost for the successful candidate to our location and back to their permanent residence at the end of the work period. This does not include the cost for a full trailer move (household goods, trailers, or large personal belongings etc).

Apply with Resume to

Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager

Email: [e-mail]

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.