Store Operations

Meaty Eats is a specialty retailer focusing on Fresh Organic Meats and Charcuterie, as well as in-house Prepared Foods. We operate two locations in the GTA focusing on quality goods, curated product selection, and customer experience.

Reporting to the Director/Store Manager or similar, the Store Operations will be responsible for supporting the delivery of retail operations and retail programs through sound, optimized retail operations.

The Store Operations will facilitate the obtaining of the sales targets / budgets, design and deliver operations programs, manage food safety and quality programs and regimes, and implement and support maintenance functions.

A background in Business, Hospitality, and or Retail Management will prove invaluable in making decisions and implementing efficient operations. This candidate aspires to continued development, such as in the Retail Operations Manager or Store Management.

The ideal candidate:

• Will have previously held a senior-level management position and have experience leading operations functions in a fast-paced, retail food (preferably premium food shop/butcher shop) environment


• Has expert knowledge of stock and operations in a high-volume, dynamic environment


• Is experienced in providing innovative solutions to complex business challenges


• Has excellent organizational and administration skills, in addition to advanced computer skills


• Has previous experience with Operations / POS / ERP systems


• Is able to plan and execute on projects efficiently and effectively


• Is analytical, detail-oriented, focused, determined, and resolute in execution


• Continually learns and improves.

Main Duties

• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead the operations strategy for the retail location.


• Design, develop, deliver retail operations, programs, policies, procedures, and functions that facilitate the obtainment of the retail strategy


• Manage inventory and product flow, including inventory control, tagging, rotation, ordering, loss prevention, asset protection, and after-sales support


• Manage and assist with the maintenance function and store upkeep


• Assist in all HR aspects such as hiring, training, creating and implementing policies and procedures, scheduling, and managing staff


• Implement and manage food safety and quality control systems


• Implement and manage health and safety programs and procedures


• Assist in opening new locations and launching new operations, programs, and functions


• Partner with the wider management team to enhance operations across and between retail establishments


• Other duties as required