Assistant Meat Manager

Albertsons Companies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of earned wages (流

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is hiring an Assistant Meat Manager to support the Meat Department, lead daily operations, and drive service excellence. You’ll focus on quality, inventory, merchandising, and ensuring a safe dining experience for customers.

You will recruit and guide department staff, help plan labor, and promote profitable practices while maintaining high standards. This role offers competitive wages and strong career growth within a national retailer.

Qualifications

• Experience leading in a Meat Department with focus on customer service.
• Ability to manage inventory, ordering, and display planning.
• Strong commitment to food safety, sanitation and quality.
• Leadership skills to recruit, train and develop department staff.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operation of the Meat Department.
• Support sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, quality, and department readiness.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
• Monitor department cleanliness, organization, and excellence.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Inventory management

Food safety

Merchandising

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

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.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in leading all aspects of the Meat Department, including customer service, food safety, merchandising, inventory management, associate development, and financial performance. This position helps ensure customers receive high-quality meat and seafood products while maintaining department standards, operational efficiency, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in the daily operation of the Meat Department.
• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, quality, and department readiness.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and production planning.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure cleanliness, organization, and operational excellence.

Product Quality & Merchandising

• Ensure meat and seafood products meet company quality standards.
• Maintain attractive and fully stocked service cases and displays.
• Verify proper rotation using first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Execute merchandising plans, seasonal programs, and promotional displays.
• Maintain accurate pricing, signage, and product labeling.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally.
• Promote value-added products and suggestive selling opportunities.

Team Leadership

• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing department associates.
• Provide daily work direction and assign department responsibilities.
• Support scheduling and labor planning activities.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and a positive working environment.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Meat Manager.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Monitor proper handling, storage, preparation, and packaging of meat products.
• Maintain clean equipment, workstations, and preparation areas.
• Support food safety audits and corrective action plans as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and operating procedures.

Inventory & Financial Management

• Help manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Assist with monitoring department sales trends and inventory movement.
• Support achievement of profitability, labor, and expense objectives.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and stock control activities.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• 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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