Meat Department Lead – Quality, Service & Growth

Safeway; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Training and career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily Meat Department operations, uphold freshness and food safety, and drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail setting. You will manage production activities, merchandising, and staff scheduling to ensure exceptional customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train and coach associates while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.

Qualifications

• Meat department leadership and team management
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily production activities
• Knowledge of meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards

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

Skills

Meat dept leadership

Customer service

Team leadership

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily Meat Department operations, uphold freshness and food safety, and drive sales and profitability in a fast-paced retail setting. You will manage production activities, merchandising, and staff scheduling to ensure exceptional customer service.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to train and coach associates while maintaining strict safety and sanitation standards.