Meat Manager

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.

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 excellent service, strong leadership, and high‑quality meat department operations. This position offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic grocery store environment that’s constantly evolving.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations of the Meat Department, ensuring high standards for product quality, freshness, cutting, merchandising, and food safety.
• Supervise, train, and coach a team of Meat Cutters, Butchers, and Meat Clerks to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Achieve department goals in sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and inventory accuracy.
• Perform hands‑on meat cutting, trimming, wrapping, and stocking as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, HACCP standards, and all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Build strong customer relationships by delivering friendly, knowledgeable assistance at the service counter.
• Manage scheduling, task delegation, and staffing for a team of 2–20 associates.
• Use store systems to manage ordering, production planning, and reporting.
• Serve as Manager‑on‑Duty when assigned.

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills: Strong leadership, communication, customer service, and the ability to motivate teams, solve problems, and maintain a positive, professional presence.
• Competencies: Experience in retail meat or grocery department management with the ability to multitask, manage priorities, and oversee merchandising, inventory, and production planning.
• Knowledge: Understanding of food safety (HACCP), retail grocery operations, and meat quality standards including proper handling and rotation.
• Abilities: Capable of working in cold environments, lifting and handling products, performing repetitive tasks, and effectively leading a team.
• Educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; must be at least 18 years old.
• Travel requirements: May require occasional travel for training
• Other requirements: Ability to work a full-time retail schedule including weekends, willingness to relocate if needed, and commitment to food safety and compliance.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• 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

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