Meat Manager

molliestones; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Program

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discount on Mollie Stone’s

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Mollie Stone’s Markets in San Francisco, CA, invites an experienced Meat Department Lead to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure quality and safety standards across the department.

You will optimize inventory, pricing, and signage to hit margin and labor targets, cut and prepare meat products, train team members, and deliver exceptional customer service in a union environment with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years 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.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily meat department operations and staff.
• Maintain inventory, pricing, and signage to meet targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Manage special order systems and customer requests.
• Cut, trim, and prep meat products using saws and grinders.
• Operate and sanitize processing equipment.
• Deliver high-quality customer service.
• Recruit, train, and motivate team members.
• Maintain knowledge of product availability, storage, and nutrition.

Skills

Meat department leadership

Staff supervision

Meat cutting proficiency

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Training and development

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Meat saws

Grinders

Tenderizers

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 hours per day.
• Walking: Up to 8 hours per day.
• Reaching: Up to 6 hours per day. Please be aware that you may be required to wear Covid-19 related PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as mandated by Company Policy.

About the 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/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 who 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.

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.