Meat Department Manager - Lead Quality, Service & Growth

Shaw’s and Star Market; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s and Star Market in Brookline, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety, and drive sales and profitability. The role covers planning production, managing inventory, coaching associates, maintaining displays, and ensuring compliance with standards in a fast-paced retail setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, clear communication, organization, and timely decision-making to excel in this high-volume

Qualifications

• Must lead with clear communication and set expectations.
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions.
• Decision-making in a structured, time-sensitive environment.

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

Decision making

Organization

Team leadership

Time management

Job description

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s and Star Market in Brookline, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, uphold food safety, and drive sales and profitability. The role covers planning production, managing inventory, coaching associates, maintaining displays, and ensuring compliance with standards in a fast-paced retail setting.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong leadership, clear communication, organization, and timely decision-making to excel in this high-volume