Meat Department Lead - Fresh, Safe & Profitable

Albertsons Companies; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well‑being assets

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations and drive sales while upholding food safety and quality standards. The role involves managing production, merchandising, and staff in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will focus on optimizing service, customer experience, and department profitability, with emphasis on training, scheduling, and adherence to company policies and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a meat department or high-volume grocery department.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to manage inventory, pricing, and merchandising in a fast-paced retail environment.

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 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.
• Complete and maintain required documentation including logs, reports, and audits.

Skills

Clear communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations and drive sales while upholding food safety and quality standards. The role involves managing production, merchandising, and staff in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will focus on optimizing service, customer experience, and department profitability, with emphasis on training, scheduling, and adherence to company policies and safety guidelines.