Meat Assistant Department Manager

Festival Foods; La Crosse, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discount 15%

Two-week scheduling

Vision & dental insurance

Parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Festival Foods in Wisconsin seeks a Meat Assistant Department Manager to lead the meat department and support the Meat Department Manager in daily operations. You will mentor the team, ensure top-quality products and service, and drive profitability through strong leadership and guest focus.

The role emphasizes a fast-paced grocery environment with meat preparation guidance, inventory management, and collaboration with store leadership to meet guest needs and uphold food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience: 3+ of leadership experience (at least 1 years as manager) - retail, food service, fast food, or restaurant preferred.
• Certification: WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team
• Great communication skills and customer-focused mindset
• Proficiency with technology and computer systems.
• A solid understanding of warehouse (stock management and inventory control) in a retail or grocery setting.
• Commitment to maintaining high food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations in the absence of the Meat Department Manager.
• Train, mentor, and develop associates to build a strong team.
• Collaborate with the Meat Department Manager to write and conduct performance reviews and corrective action.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure accurate pricing and merchandising.
• Provide outstanding customer service and expert meat guidance to guests.
• Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe workspace per standards.
• Monitor sales and inventory to maximize department profitability.
• Collaborate with Store Director, Meat Director, Training & Execution Specialists and other managers to exceed expectations.
• Attend as required and help with scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer focus

Technology proficiency

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Location : Name

La Crosse - Copeland

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Job Title: Meat Assistant Department Manager

Reports To: Meat Department Manager

Bring your food service skills to a role where you can lead, grow, and make an impact!

Why join the Festival Foods team? If you have experience as a meat cutter, in fast food, restaurants, or food service, this is your chance to apply! As the Meat Assistant Department Manager, you’ll help oversee daily operations, support a great team, and ensure our guests receive top-quality products and service.

Our meat department is a resource for customers looking to create restaurant-quality meals at home. By providing exceptional customer service, food preparation advice, and expert food service guidance, we help guests make the most of their meals. Plus, you'll enjoy the fast-paced environment of a sales and customer service-focused department with the stability of a grocery retail career.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

As a Meat Assistant Manager at Festival Foods, you will:

• Support the Meat Department Manager: lead daily operations in their absence and step in as needed.
• Create a positive work environment by training, mentoring, and developing associates.
• Grow the team: collaborate with the Meat Department Manager to write and conduct performance reviews, and conduct corrective action as appropriate.
• Keep our meat department running smoothly: lead by example, maintain proper stock levels, and ensure accurate pricing and merchandising.
• Ensure guests receive outstanding customer service—help them find what they need, provide expert advice on meat selection and preparation, and resolve any concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace in compliance with company standards.
• Monitor sales and inventory to maximize department profitability.
• Collaborate with meat and store leadership teams: Work closely with the Store Director, Meat Director, Training & Execution Specialists, and other department managers to exceed expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absence.

What You Bring:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Education: High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3+ of leadership experience (at least 1 years as manager) - retail, food service, fast food, or restaurant preferred.
• Certification: WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate a team
• Great communication skills and cusstomer-focused mindset
• Proficiency with technology and computer systems.
• A solid understanding of warehouse (stock management and inventory control) in a retail or grocery setting.
• Commitment to maintaining high food safety and quality standards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for a long period of time; walk the store; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly. Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment.
• This position requires the employee have the ability to have full rand of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock. Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment.
• This position requires the employee to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures.

Work Schedule

• The Meat Assistant Department Manager is a full-time position. The work schedule will include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Join Us!

If you're ready to join a team that provides exceptional guest service, apply today!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top‑point team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Address

30 Copeland Ave

City

La Crosse

State

WI

Postal Code

54603