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Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.
Assistant Meat Manager Position Summary
The Assistant Meat Manager supports the Meat Manager in directing all daily operations of the meat department. This role is responsible for maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, merchandising, inventory control, customer service, and associate development. The Assistant Meat Manager helps drive sales and profitability while ensuring the department operates efficiently and provides an exceptional shopping experience. This position serves as the acting department leader in the absence of the Meat Manager.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development
- Assist in supervising and directing meat department associates.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and recognition to associates.
- Promote a culture focused on customer service, safety, accountability, and teamwork.
- Assist with scheduling and labor management to meet business needs.
Department Operations
- Support daily department production, merchandising, and replenishment activities.
- Maintain attractive, fully stocked displays that meet company merchandising standards.
- Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation throughout the day.
- Ensure proper execution of promotional programs, seasonal displays, and sales events.
- Assist with department planning to maximize operational efficiency and sales performance.
Customer Service
- Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer concerns professionally.
- Assist customers with product selection, preparation recommendations, and special orders.
- Promote department products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
- Create a welcoming environment that encourages repeat business and customer loyalty.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to food safety regulations and company food handling standards.
- Monitor sanitation practices, cleaning schedules, and department conditions.
- Verify compliance with temperature controls, product rotation, and code dating procedures.
- Maintain readiness for internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Promote workplace safety practices and proper equipment use.
Inventory & Financial Management
- Assist with ordering, inventory control, receiving, and stock management.
- Help minimize shrink through proper handling, rotation, and inventory procedures.
- Monitor sales, margins, labor performance, and operating expenses.
- Support initiatives designed to improve sales growth and profitability.
- Analyze department performance and assist in implementing corrective action plans.
Qualifications Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous experience in meat, grocery, food service, or retail operations.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to safely perform physical job requirements consistent with department operations.
Preferred
- Meat department leadership or supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of meat cutting, merchandising, inventory control, and department operations.
- Experience with food safety, sanitation standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams in a retail environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership and employee development skills.
- Knowledge of meat products, department operations, and merchandising techniques.
- Effective communication and customer service abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to analyze sales performance and operational metrics.
- Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching.
- Ability to safely lift products and supplies in accordance with company guidelines.
- Exposure to refrigerated areas, meat processing equipment, cleaning chemicals, and sharp tools.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and safety standards.
Success Measures
- Achievement of department sales, margin, and profitability goals.
- Effective inventory control and shrink management.
- Compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.
- Strong customer satisfaction and service results.
- Associate retention, development, and engagement.
- Consistent execution of merchandising and operational standards.
- Safe and efficient department operations.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
· Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
About Us
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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