Meat District Manager

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply
We are hiring for a Full-Time Meat District Manager with a wage range of $55,000 - $65,000 at our Operations Office in Stony Plain, AB.
**Job Duties/Responsibilities**:

- Assist Meat Program Director in the creation of product and program initiatives including planograms, product assortment, SKU rationalization
- Collaborate with managers and supervisors to develop meat plans and programs that continue to set us apart
- Monitor and maintain company-wide Meat Department programs and procedures
- Conduct regularly scheduled store visits to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures
- Develop training programs to provide employees with a thorough understanding of correct butchery and meat preparation methods
- Maintain high standards for the company’s food safety and handling practices, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and training
- KPIs: Production costs, labour utilization, in-store program results
- Support store Meat Department Management teams to:

- Achieve weekly, segmental, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, shrink etc.)
- Manage day-to-day operations
- Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly
- Implement product recall procedures
- Reports to the Meat Director

**What you Bring**:

- 3+ years of experience in food-retail store or butcher shop operation and management
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to balance multiple projects and work in a fast paced environment
- Ability to both independently and in a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs
- Ability to work in-office and travel to locations across Alberta ( 60-80% )
- Ability to assist stores through peak food-retail periods
- Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required
- Experience managing grocery retail businesses is preferred
- Experience managing or operating a butchery or meat department environment is an asset

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.
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**About Freson Bros.**:
Founded in 1955, Freson Bros. is an Alberta-based fresh food retailer. Host to 16 locations across Alberta and employing over 1100 Team Members. Freson Bros. is committed to providing Albertans with high-quality, hand-made and local food products at a great value. The crafts of Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. Freson Bros. is home to those who believe really great food (and people) really matter.
For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at:
If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role.