Meat Department Lead: Elevate Service, Freshness & Growth

Tom Thumb Supermarket; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Access to up to 50% of earned wages

Associate discounts

Health, dental, 401k and more

Paid time off (vacation, holidays, and

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Meat Manager to support the Meat Department in driving sales, quality, and customer service. You will supervise staff, oversee stocking, pricing, and promotions, and ensure food safety and inventory controls are in place.

The role requires meat department experience, leadership ability, and strong customer service skills in a fast-paced retail setting. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous Meat Department experience required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and food safety practices.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Meat Department operations.
• Ensure proper stocking, rotation, and presentation of meat and seafood products.
• Maintain department conditions that support food safety, quality, and freshness standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink.
• Ensure proper pricing, signage, and promotional execution.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and promote a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and promptly.
• Promote department products and sales programs.
• Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of department employees.
• Assist with scheduling to ensure adequate staffing and productivity.
• Provide direction and support to team members during daily operations.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment.
• Help ensure employees follow company policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and rotation of products.
• Conduct routine department inspections and take corrective action when necessary.
• Support execution of company audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist in achieving sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Monitor product movement and make recommendations to improve performance.
• Support expense control initiatives and productivity improvement efforts.
• Help manage inventory accuracy and reduce waste.

Skills

Meat dept experience

Supervisory experience

Meat cutting

Inventory control

Food safety

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Meat Manager to support the Meat Department in driving sales, quality, and customer service. You will supervise staff, oversee stocking, pricing, and promotions, and ensure food safety and inventory controls are in place.

The role requires meat department experience, leadership ability, and strong customer service skills in a fast-paced retail setting. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth are available.