Meat Department Lead - Elevate Quality, Service & Growth

Safeway; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Brookline, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety standards, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will plan production, manage inventory, coach team members, and drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and customer service. Join a team focused on high quality, consistent execution, and measurable results in meat

Qualifications

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations

Responsibilities

• Manage daily Meat Department operations to meet service, quality, and financial expectations
• Maintain a professional, customer‑focused environment and respond to customer inquiries and special orders
• Plan and coordinate daily production activities including preparation, packaging, stocking, and merchandising
• Ensure displays are stocked, rotated, labeled, and maintained to company standards
• Implement promotional and seasonal programs as scheduled
• Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature, and regulatory requirements
• Review production results and adjust activities to support yield and profitability goals
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, shrink, reclamation, and departmental expenses
• Maintain clean, safe work areas including preparation rooms, coolers, freezers, display cases, and equipment
• Schedule, train, coach, and oversee associates to ensure coverage and performance expectations

Job description

Safeway in Brookline, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety standards, and deliver an outstanding customer experience. You will plan production, manage inventory, coach team members, and drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and customer service. Join a team focused on high quality, consistent execution, and measurable results in meat