Festival Foods · 6 days ago
Meat Service Counter Manager
5600 S 108th St
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFestival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to exceptional service and community support. As the Meat Service Counter Manager, you will lead a team in providing high-quality meat and seafood service while ensuring a clean and safe workspace.
CommunitiesFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Coach, train, and support the Meat Service Counter team—setting clear expectations, coaching daily performance, and creating a culture of excellent guest service and accountability
Create and manage weekly schedules to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts while balancing labor goals and individual availability
Work side-by-side with the team to package, label, and merchandise products in the service case—maintaining consistent quality, freshness, and visual appeal
Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe workspaces by following daily standards for sanitation, restocking supplies, and ensuring all team members follow proper cleaning procedures
Monitor product rotation, case presentation, and temperature logs to ensure food safety and compliance with all company policies
Communicate with the Meat Department Manager regarding associate performance feedback, and overall department execution
Ensure proper inventory of packaging materials and counter supplies—replenishing as needed to keep operations running smoothly
Lead by example behind the counter and on the sales floor, modeling safe equipment use, high service standards, and teamwork during busy shifts
Perform other duties as needed to support the team
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
Qualification
Required
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel
Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle a diverse crew in a highly stressful environment
Complete understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies
Must possess the ability to apply on-the-job safety training to recognize and react to possible safety hazards on store premises. Also requires proper training and knowledge of the following equipment/procedures: slicers, proper lifting techniques, trash compactor, baler
Knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions
Must have WI Certified Food Manager License (Festival to reimbursement)
Benefits
Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.
Company
Festival Foods
Festival Foods and our associates believe in community involvement, volunteerism, and Servant Leadership.
Founded in 1946
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-16Acquired
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