Meat Dept Manager: Lead Quality & Service

Safeway; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well‑being (401k,

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in your training, and

An inclusive work environment with a 


Job summary

Safeway in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations, maintain freshness, food safety, and customer experience while driving sales and profitability. You will implement standards, lead with clear expectations, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include production planning, inventory management, staff training, merchandising, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Meat department production and merchandising execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance execution
• Meat handling, storage, rotation, and labeling standards
• Food safety and temperature-control requirements
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and department documentation
• Ability to review sales, labor, inventory, and production data
• Ability to train and direct associates across department functions
• Ability to operate department tools and equipment following company guidelines
• Ability to lift, move, and handle product and work in cooler and freezer environments
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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

Job description

Safeway in Cambridge, MA is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead daily meat operations, maintain freshness, food safety, and customer experience while driving sales and profitability. You will implement standards, lead with clear expectations, and continuously improve processes in a fast-paced retail setting.

Responsibilities include production planning, inventory management, staff training, merchandising, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements.