Meat Department Lead: Quality, Growth, Service

Shaw’s and Star Market; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies, via Shaw’s and Star Market banners, is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations, ensure quality, safety, and superior customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes production planning, merchandising, and staff supervision with an focus on achieving sales and profitability goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate expectations clearly and drive accountability.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced retail environments with a focus on customer experience.
• Experience overseeing meat department operations, inventory, and shrink control.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and temperature-control requirements.

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

Skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Operational excellence

Job description

Albertsons Companies, via Shaw’s and Star Market banners, is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations, ensure quality, safety, and superior customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

The role emphasizes production planning, merchandising, and staff supervision with an focus on achieving sales and profitability goals while maintaining regulatory compliance.