Meat Department Lead: Local Sourcing & Guest Service

Hannaford; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Bangor, ME seeks an experienced Meat Department professional to lead daily operations, coaching meat associates and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and service. You will use store tools for staffing, scheduling, and inventory, ensuring pricing accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to customer service, with the ability to work in a fast-paced grocery environment and maintain department standards and

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company's personal appearance policy.
• Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain solid communication in the department, with the store manager, and throughout the organization.
• Maintain merchandising techniques and layouts consistent with company standards.
• Maintain department compliance with pricing and coding policy.
• Work within our company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of meat department, including product preparation.
• Have total understanding of department's Standard Practice manual.
• Ensure the proper training of all meat associates.
• Ensure and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of department's appearance and presentation.
• Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer feedback when necessary.
• Perform all special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Tools

Financial reports

Scheduling

Productivity tools

Ordering systems

Business information systems

Job description

Hannaford in Bangor, ME seeks an experienced Meat Department professional to lead daily operations, coaching meat associates and maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness, and service. You will use store tools for staffing, scheduling, and inventory, ensuring pricing accuracy and efficient workflow.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a commitment to customer service, with the ability to work in a fast-paced grocery environment and maintain department standards and