Meat Department Leader & Merchandising Pro

The Save Mart Companies; Chowchilla (CA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

The Save Mart Companies is seeking a Meat Manager to lead the Meat Department, ensuring exceptional customer service, optimizing sales, and upholding freshness and safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive meat cutting and department leadership experience along with strong food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, coordinating labor, merchandising, and promotions, and working with store leadership on strategic planning to drive profitability

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Journeyman Meat Cutter level or 2 years verifiable meat cutting experience (≈ 4,160 hours).
• Proven knowledge of meat products, cutting techniques, tools, and equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work in refrigerated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Meat Department, including meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and sanitation.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Manage department labor, scheduling, and training of Meat Clerks and Cutters.
• Maintain proper product rotation and monitor product quality and freshness.
• Engage with customers, answer questions, and offer meal solutions.
• Drive department sales and profitability through effective merchandising and promotions.
• Control shrink, manage inventory, and ensure accurate pricing and labeling.
• Collaborate with store leadership on strategic planning and execution.

Skills

Meat cutting

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Food safety

Education

Journeyman Meat Cutter

Job description

The Save Mart Companies is seeking a Meat Manager to lead the Meat Department, ensuring exceptional customer service, optimizing sales, and upholding freshness and safety standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive meat cutting and department leadership experience along with strong food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, coordinating labor, merchandising, and promotions, and working with store leadership on strategic planning to drive profitability