Fresh Thyme Market · 1 hour ago
Meat Manager
Savage, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$20.30/hr - $29.75/hr
4+ years expFresh Thyme Market is a rapidly growing company dedicated to providing real food at affordable prices. The Meat Manager will oversee all aspects of the Meat Department, including staff management, sales optimization, and inventory control, while ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to safety standards.
AgricultureE-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Prepares the weekly sales and labor projections for the meat department in order to maximize sales and profits; ensures department operations are within the labor percentage allowed
Monitors and controls all costs and expenses within the department; includes maintaining proper ordering, inventory control, cutting procedures, shrink, and ad displays
Manages the Meat Department staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and initiating required performance reviews; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures
Oversees shift operations for department including writing, and/or approving work schedules
Ensures weekly flyer ads are in stock and ready for sale during business hours and that product for upcoming ads are ordered, in stock, and available for processing
Stocks meat cases; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Meat Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy
Ensures cleanliness of meat aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping
Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection while working the meat counter; requires selling and cross selling of products
Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality
Requires operating and using equipment such as knives, scales, wrappers, compactors, garbage disposals, pallet jacks, and hand trucks
Monitors the rotation of all meat products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items
Balances the meat general ledger and financial statements
Manages and is responsible for all inventory preparation and control; includes back stock, assuring tags match products, ensuring no out of stocks and accurate accounting for all products
Uses knowledge of scales, weight measures, and tares to accurately weigh and label meat products; includes packaging and wrapping product and following the proper dating procedures
Monitors that proper temperatures are being maintained at all stages during the production of meat and seafood items
Maintains proper safety practices and care while using all the cutting accessories available in the meat department; complies with the use of mesh gloves while using a knife
Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation
Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency degree
Must have a minimum of 4 years professional experience
Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times
Ability to adapt to the ever changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment
Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise
Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations
Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Excellent written communication and documentation skills
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management
Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential
Must be able to lead support and contribute to team goals
Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment
Must have advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures
Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret Company financial statements and results
Must have skills working with knives, tenderizers, grinders, and general meat machinery
Must have expert packaging and wrapping skills
Ability to cut and weigh various amounts of meat and seafood
Understands COOL compliance for seafood products; what country the various products are coming from
Preferred
Preferred 3-5 years grocery retail experience in Meat department processes and procedures
Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus
Journeyman cutter program completed
Benefits
Weekly pay
Scheduling flexibility
Paid parental leave
Team member discount
Career growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and life insurance
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
401(k) plan with an employer match
Company
Fresh Thyme Market
At Fresh Thyme Market, we’re helping people live better, healthier lives.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eileen Kostal
Sr. Vendor Partner Marketing Specialist
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