Hometown Grocers, Inc. · 1 day ago
Meat Department Manager
Hometown Grocers, Inc. is seeking a Meat Department Manager to oversee the Meat Department operations. The role involves managing associates, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to store sales and profitability.
Food and BeverageGrocery
Responsibilities
Reinforces culture, guest service, and performance expectations to all Meat associates
Contributes to store sales and profitability by effectively managing all aspects of the Meat Department operations, to include but not limited to: labor, expenses, accurate pricing, stock levels, merchandising, and guest service
Ensures thorough and consistent training for all new and current Meat Department associates
Develops, supports and guides associates through professional development
Engages and completes annual performance and development summaries by writing and conducting performance reviews
Documents violations of company policies/procedures by all Meat associates and conducts the appropriate corrective action
Observes sales floor and back stock conditions; takes action to correct areas of opportunity
Maintains appropriate inventory levels and ensures accurate pricing on products received and sold
Communicates and works collaboratively with Store Manager, Meat Specialists and other Department Managers to maintain high standards and exceed guest expectations
Assists guests with finding items they are looking for on and off the sales floor; addresses concerns and resolves issues when a guest is not satisfied with the service or product received
Assists all department associates with daily responsibilities while leading by example
Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by picking up, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving, and sales floor as needed
Ensures timekeeping accuracy; communicates to HR any missing time, transferred hours and schedule issues
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absence
Ensures all quality standards are being met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 am and 5 pm
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of leadership experience (at least 1 year as manager) - retail or restaurant preferred
WI Certified Food Manager License (HGI to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
Ability to lead, coach and motivate others
Must possess great oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of technology and the use of a computer
Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, thorough knowledge of perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with customers and all personnel
Knowledge and 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 premise
The employee must possess the ability to stand in place for a long period of time; walk the store; bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
Requires fine finger and broad manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination in order to operate equipment
This position requires the employee to have full range of upper body motion in order to occasionally lift stock
Requires the ability to perform repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time
Must possess functional sensory abilities in order to visually monitor the store, create attractive displays, and to operate equipment
This position requires the employee to lift up to 60 pounds on an occasional basis
Working conditions consist of occasional exposure to extreme temperatures
Benefits
WI Certified Food Manager License (HGI to reimburse if associate obtains while employed)
Company
Hometown Grocers, Inc.
Taking care of our communities comes naturally to us because we live in them, too. Hometown Grocers, Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-09-16Acquired
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