Meat Manager

Socket.dev; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly in Moncks Corner, SC is seeking a Meat Department Manager to lead our meat program with a commercial mindset and hands-on leadership.

You will build vendor relationships, optimize product range, price and promote, while ensuring food safety and team development. This role offers a full-time opportunity in a busy retail setting with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles.
• Strong communication and ability to manage direct reports with development focus.
• Must lift 50 lbs and operate butcher equipment safely.
• Meat department or high-volume retail management experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Strategic growth through department objectives focused on sales and profitability.
• Coordinate budgets and review performance data to hit goals.
• Lead recruitment, training, and daily supervision of staff; set policies and mentor.
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships to improve product range; manage pricing and promotions.
• Ensure department operates efficiently while adhering to company policies and safety standards.
• Maintain highest standards of food safety, quality control and department cleanliness.

Skills

Commercial mindset

Leadership

Physical lifting

Meat department management

Job description

Meat Department Manager | Piggly Wiggly

The Role: Master the Market & Lead the Craft

As the Meat Manager, you are the strategic lead of one of our most vital departments. This is a role for a commercial-minded leader who understands both the art of butchery and the science of retail. You will take full ownership of the department's success-from establishing vendor relationships and curated product ranges to driving profitability through smart pricing and promotions. Your goal is to foster sustainable growth while maintaining the high standards of quality our neighbors expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Growth: Apply high-level planning to determine department objectives, focusing on maximizing consumer appeal, sales, and long-term profitability.
• Financial & Performance Oversight: Coordinate budgets and review performance data (financial, sales, and activity reports) to measure productivity and hit aggressive goals.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruitment, training, and daily supervision of your staff. You will set unit policies, conduct performance reviews, and mentor your team in excellence.
• Merchandising & Vendor Relations: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors to improve our product range. You'll oversee all department pricing and promotional strategies.
• Operational Integrity: Ensure the department operates with maximum efficiency while adhering to all company policies and safety standards.
• Expert Oversight: Maintain the highest standards of food safety, quality control, and department cleanliness.

What We're Looking For:

• Commercial Mindset: Extensive experience in understanding consumer needs, retail marketing, and sales principles.
• Leadership Mastery: Exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage direct reports with a focus on professional development.
• Technical & Physical Skill: Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs and safely operate hazardous equipment (butcher knives, power slicers, heated wrapping stations, etc.) with precision.
• Experience: Previous management experience in a meat department or high-volume retail environment is highly recommended.

Why Lead at Piggly Wiggly?

• Stable Management Career: A full-time position with competitive, comparable pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes full health insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Growth & Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling and clear career growth opportunities within our management pipeline.