Meat Manager

About the role

Fresh Thyme Market, part of Meijer, is looking for a Meat Manager in Farmington. The manager oversees all aspects of the Meat Department, including staff, sales, margin and labor, and must assist customers and keep a friendly, energetic demeanor while following all departmental procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare weekly sales and labor projections and keep department operations within the allowed labor percentage.
• Control costs and expenses, including ordering, inventory control, cutting procedures, shrink and ad displays.
• Manage staff: hiring, training, scheduling, coaching and performance reviews, and ensure staff know all policies and procedures.
• Oversee shift operations, write and approve work schedules, and keep weekly flyer ads in stock.
• Stock meat cases, present products, face and organize items according to department schematics, and check tag and pricing accuracy.
• Keep aisles, storage areas and work areas clean and safe, and sweep up hazardous debris.
• Assist customers at the meat counter, sell and cross-sell products, and receive, inspect and log incoming products for shipment, temperature and quality.
• Monitor product rotation, discard expired or spoiled items, and maintain proper temperatures for meat and seafood.
• Balance the meat general ledger and financial statements, manage inventory and back stock, and ensure tags match products.
• Weigh and label products using scales, weight measures and tares, package and wrap items correctly, and follow dating procedures.
• Maintain safety practices, including using mesh gloves with knives, and walk the department regularly to keep it organized and sanitary.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of professional experience; preferred 3-5 years in grocery retail meat processes, and previous natural foods experience is a plus.
• Journeyman cutter program completed.
• Ability to work varied hours and days as business dictates.

Required skills

• Knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Advanced knowledge of math, weights and measures, and ability to read and interpret financial statements.
• Expert skills with knives, tenderizers, grinders, meat machinery, packaging and wrapping, and with COOL compliance for seafood.

What we offer

• Pay range of $20.50 - $30.05, with possible incentive bonuses.
• Weekly pay, scheduling flexibility, paid parental leave and team member discount.
• Career growth opportunities and a promote-from-within culture.