Meat Department Lead: Quality, Inventory & Team

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Six paid company holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot, a leading supplier to the hospitality sector, seeks a Meat Manager to oversee the meat department, ensuring product quality, inventory integrity, and effective merchandising while leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on maintaining freshness, enforcing safety standards, and optimizing stock and display processes to maximize customer satisfaction and department performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in meat, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, product handling, and stock management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience leading and managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the meat department to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment practices
• Ensure all meat products are handled, stored, and displayed in accordance with company and food safety standards
• Monitor product quality and freshness, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable items
• Supervise and manage department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures and performance expectations
• Coordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to support sales and customer engagement
• Review inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to identify and address areas of concern
• Oversee receiving processes by ensuring incoming product is properly inspected for quality and accuracy
• Maintain overall department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations

Skills

Inventory management

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot, a leading supplier to the hospitality sector, seeks a Meat Manager to oversee the meat department, ensuring product quality, inventory integrity, and effective merchandising while leading a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

The role focuses on maintaining freshness, enforcing safety standards, and optimizing stock and display processes to maximize customer satisfaction and department performance.