Meat Department Manager

**MEAT MANAGER - FULL/PART TIME**

At Orchards Fresh Food Market, we're passionate about providing our community with the freshest, highest-quality cuts of the finest meats and a delightful shopping experience.

Our market offers a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, along with a carefully curated selection of artisan cheeses, store-made baked goods, and gourmet deli items. We believe in providing exceptional customer service with friendly and knowledgeable staff who are always happy to assist you. Competitive hourly rate with opportunities for future growth depending on experience.

**Meat Manager Responsibilities**:
**1. Operations Management**:

- **Ordering and Inventory**:

- Place orders for meat products, packaging, supplies/ingredients from suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and adequate stock levels.
- Monitor inventory levels closely to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
- Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing merchandise.
- **Pricing and Merchandising**:

- Determine and implement competitive pricing strategies for meat/seafood products.
- Create attractive and eye-catching displays to showcase meat/seafood products effectively.
- Develop and implement promotional strategies to increase sales (features)
- Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
- **Quality Control**:

- Inspect incoming meat/seafood products for quality, freshness, and adherence to safety standards. Ensure employees are following proper protocol as well.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of meat products to maintain freshness and prevent spoilage.
- Monitor and address any issues with product quality or safety.
- Full knowledge of meat department operations and skills
- Perform other duties assigned by store manager

**2. Staff Management**:

- **Hiring and Training**:

- Recruit, hire, and train meat department staff, including butchers and counter workers.
- Ensure staff are properly trained in food safety, sanitation, and customer service.
- Have a great understanding of how to prepare special cuts of meat for customers
- Requires mastery of specific meat cutting techniques. **MUST**

**Scheduling and Supervision**:

- Create and manage employee schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels and the following percentage for labour.
- Supervise and guide staff in their daily tasks.
- Address any employee concerns or disciplinary issues.

**Customer Service**:

- **Provide excellent customer service**: Assist customers with product selection, answer questions, and address any concerns.
- **Build relationships with customers**: Develop rapport with regular customers and provide personalized service.
- **Handle customer complaints effectively**: Resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer and employee relations.

**Safety and Sanitation**:

- **Maintain a clean and safe work environment**: Ensure the meat department is clean, organized, and free of hazards.
- **Comply with all food safety and sanitation regulations.**:

- **Monitor and maintain equipment and ensure it is in good working order.**:

- **Following the store safety procedures.**

**Financial Performance**:

- **Monitor department sales and profitability**: Analyze sales data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- **Control costs and minimize waste**: Implement strategies to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
- **Control and submit monthly Transfers from suppling products to other departments in store or what is taken from other departments during the month.**:

- **Achieve sales and profit targets set by management.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Experience**:

- Meat Department Managing: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person