Meat Service Counter Lead – Fresh, Fast-Paced, Growth

Festival Foods; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount 15%

Weekly pay

Two-week scheduling

Vision & Dental Insurance

Parental leave (3 weeks)

Job summary

Festival Foods in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Meat Service Counter Manager to lead the fresh meat and seafood counter, coach a team, and deliver a standout guest experience.

You will ensure clean, well-stocked counters, supervise daily operations, and uphold safety standards while guiding associates toward exceptional service. Previous food service or grocery leadership experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent guest service and lead a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Understanding of food safety standards and sanitation requirements for a meat department.
• Ability to coach, train, and develop associates to deliver high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and support the Meat Service Counter team to maintain excellent guest service and accountability.
• Create and manage weekly schedules to cover all shifts while balancing labor goals.
• Package, label, and merchandise products in the service case with attention to freshness and presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Team training

Schedule management

Tools

Slicer operation

POS systems

Inventory management

Job description

Festival Foods in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Meat Service Counter Manager to lead the fresh meat and seafood counter, coach a team, and deliver a standout guest experience.

You will ensure clean, well-stocked counters, supervise daily operations, and uphold safety standards while guiding associates toward exceptional service. Previous food service or grocery leadership experience is preferred.