Meat Service Counter Lead — Train, Serve & Elevate Guests

Festival Foods; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount 15%

Weekly Pay & Premium Pay

Two-Week Advanced Scheduling

Vision & Dental Insurance

Parental Leave & Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Festival Foods is seeking a Meat Service Counter Manager in De Pere, WI to lead our meat and seafood service counter, coaching staff to deliver fresh, safe, and attractive products while upholding guest service standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, teamwork, and hands-on leadership with a WI Certified Food Manager License required or eligible for reimbursement. Full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to deal tactfully with customers and staff.
• Excellent oral and written communication in a high-stress environment.
• Understand safety requirements and company safety policies.
• Knowledge of equipment: slicers, lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler.
• Retail food knowledge and perishable department operations.
• WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival reimbursement)

Responsibilities

• Coach, train, and support the Meat Service Counter team with guest service and accountability.
• Create and manage weekly schedules to cover shifts while balancing labor goals.
• Package, label, and merchandise products in the service case with quality and freshness.
• Maintain clean, food-safe workspaces following sanitation standards.
• Monitor product rotation and temperature logs for safety and policy compliance.
• Communicate with the Meat Department Manager on performance and execution.
• Ensure inventory of packaging materials and counter supplies.
• Lead by example behind the counter and on the sales floor.
• Perform other duties as needed; honor attendance commitments.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Communication

Equipment operation

Education

WI Certified Food Manager License

Tools

Slicer

Trash compactor

Baler

Lifting techniques

Job description

Festival Foods is seeking a Meat Service Counter Manager in De Pere, WI to lead our meat and seafood service counter, coaching staff to deliver fresh, safe, and attractive products while upholding guest service standards.

The role emphasizes scheduling, teamwork, and hands-on leadership with a WI Certified Food Manager License required or eligible for reimbursement. Full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement are offered.