Meat Manager

Mollie Stone's; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,317 - 46,149; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Employee Discount

Pension Program

Job summary

Mollie Stone's in San Francisco seeks a Meat Department Lead to manage daily operations and oversee staff. The role requires strong leadership and a proficiency in meat cutting, alongside maintaining inventory and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years' experience in a meat department and 2-3 years of supervisory experience. This union position offers competitive pay and a range of benefits including comprehensive medical and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a meat department or similar setting.
• 2-3 years of hands-on management or supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Meat Department.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Manage inventory and quality standards.

Skills

Meat cutting proficiency

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Job description

About Us

Proudly serving our San Francisco Bay Area communities since 1986, Mollie Stone’s Markets is a local, family‑owned grocery store chain. With over 38 years of exemplary performance, Mollie Stone’s Markets continues to make a difference in people’s lives through food. We succeed in the industry by ensuring we deliver a large variety of exciting and quality products in an attractive and positive environment. Our roots remain in healthy, natural and specialty foods. Mollie Stone’s Buyers work closely with local producers around the greater Bay Area to bring high‑quality products to every aisle. Our goal is to surprise and delight our customers.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, and we are proud to offer competitive wages, paid time off, physical and mental health benefits, 401(k) or pension plan, as well as career training programs through our professional partnerships. As a local, family owned and operated business, we are grateful to our customers as they support our vision, which allows us to care for our employees by making a difference in their lives.

About the Role

Lead the Meat Department by managing daily operations, overseeing staff, maintaining inventory and quality standards, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ensure compliance with food safety regulations while meeting margin and labor goals through effective planning, preparation, and leadership.

Essential Functions

• Establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee inventory levels, pricing, and signage to meet margin and labor targets.
• Ensure team compliance with health, sanitation, Weights and Measures, and safety procedures.
• Manage special order systems and customer requests.
• Cut, trim, and prepare meat products using saws, grinders, tenderizers, and knives.
• Operate and sanitize all meat processing equipment properly.
• Deliver consistent, high‑quality customer service.
• Recruit, train, develop, and motivate department team members.
• Maintain knowledge of product availability, storage, preparation, and nutritional value.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in a meat department or similar setting.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on management or supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in meat cutting and product knowledge.
• Ability to safely operate meat processing equipment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and solution‑oriented.
• Capable of training and inspiring team members.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Understanding and appreciation of natural and organic foods.
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Local candidates only.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift at least 50 lbs.
• Standing: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Seating: Up to 1 hour per day.
• Walking: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Reaching: Up to 6 hours per day.
• May be required to wear Covid‑19 related PPE as mandated by Company Policy.

Benefits

• This is a union position with competitive pay.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount on Mollie Stone’s Purchases
• Paid Time Off

Pay range: $32.17–$33.50 per hour depending on industry experience.

Why should you apply?

• You want to enjoy what you do.
• You know what it takes to provide outstanding customer service.
• You would like to join a local, family owned company that values you.
• You get to enjoy and rely on great benefits and perks for you and your family.
• You’ll have opportunity to learn, grow and advance in your career.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, activities, and benefits may change at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mollie Stone’s Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

This is a Union position with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.