Meat Dept. Leader: Quality, Service & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k participation

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Augusta, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure freshness and food safety, and drive sales and guest satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff training in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in meat or fresh-food departments, a focus on quality and compliance, and a track record of delivering excellent customer service and operational results.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a meat department or similar retail food service.
• Strong understanding of food safety and inventory management.
• Ability to plan and coordinate daily production activities.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.

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

Leadership

Food safety

Customer service

Merchandising

Job description

Albertsons Companies in Augusta, ME is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily operations, ensure freshness and food safety, and drive sales and guest satisfaction. You will oversee production, merchandising, scheduling, and staff training in a fast-paced retail setting.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience in meat or fresh-food departments, a focus on quality and compliance, and a track record of delivering excellent customer service and operational results.