Manager, Market

Quirch Foods, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Meat Department Manager to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure top-quality product handling and customer service in a military retail setting.

You will manage inventory, budgeting, and promotions, enforce food safety and regulatory standards, and coordinate with purchasing and logistics for on-time deliveries while maintaining safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; degrees in Business or Food Science preferred.
• 3+ years in meat department management or similar retail/food service leadership.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, fabrication, merchandising.
• Experience with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven supervisory and team leadership skills.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a physically active retail environment, including cold storage.
• Must be able to obtain base access credentials for military installation.
• Experience with retail POS and inventory systems is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the meat department, including ordering, receiving, cutting, packaging, pricing, and merchandising.
• Supervise, schedule, and train staff to ensure coverage and performance standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and USDA/FDA requirements and base rules.
• Monitor inventory, freshness, and shrinkage; implement controls to minimize waste.
• Manage department budget, labor costs, and sales, with reporting to leadership.
• Maintain strong relationships with Navy Exchange stakeholders for smooth operations.
• Develop merchandising and promotional plans to drive sales.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO handling and cold-chain storage.
• Address customer inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Coordinate maintenance for cutting, wrapping, refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain department cleanliness and safety standards.
• Work with Quirch Foods purchasing and logistics to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business or Food Science

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the retail meat department, including product ordering, receiving, cutting, packaging, pricing, and merchandising.

• Supervise, schedule, and train meat department staff, including meat cutters, wrappers, and sales associates, to ensure adequate coverage and consistent performance standards.

• Ensure department compliance with food safety, sanitation, and USDA/FDA regulatory requirements, as well as all applicable Navy Exchange operating requirements and specifications.

• Monitor inventory levels, product freshness, and shrinkage, implementing controls to minimize waste and maximize department profitability.

• Manage department budget, labor costs, and sales performance against established goals, and prepare related reports for leadership.

• Maintain a strong working relationship with Navy Exchange management and personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and execute merchandising and promotional plans to drive department sales and enhance the customer shopping experience.

• Ensure proper handling, rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and cold-chain storage of meat products to maintain quality and freshness.

• Address customer inquiries, requests, and complaints promptly and professionally to maintain a high standard of customer service.

• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs for department cutting, wrapping, and refrigeration equipment.

• Maintain department cleanliness, safety, and adherence to all applicable health and safety standards.

• Partner with Quirch Foods purchasing and logistics teams to ensure timely product delivery and appropriate stock levels.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, or a related field preferred.

• 3+ years of experience in meat department management, retail meat operations, or a related food service/retail management role.

• Working knowledge of meat cutting, fabrication, and merchandising practices.

• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements applicable to retail meat operations.

• Proven supervisory and team leadership skills, with the ability to schedule, train, and manage department staff.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work in a physically active retail environment, including cold storage and refrigerated areas.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain base access credentials required to work at a military installation.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working within a military exchange (NEX, AAFES, MCX) or commissary retail environment a plus.

• ServSafe or other food safety certification a plus.

• Experience with retail point-of-sale and inventory management systems.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Quirch Foods is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and merit, without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.