Meat & Seafood Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:  Skagit Valley Food Co-op’s Meat & Seafood Department works with local ranchers, farmers, and fishers to provide the highest quality, locally-raised, natural meats. The Meat & Seafood Department Manager is responsible for the production of the store’s in-house made products, the merchandising of our ethically sourced products, and for supporting the department staff daily. This Meat & Seafood Department is unique in its offerings and requires a positive leader who is creative, passionate, and motivated. 

Wage Range $28.00-$38.00/hr.

Full Time, Variable hours, evening and weekend availability required. 

General Responsibilities

· Provides excellent, professional customer service

· Cuts, prepares and handles all meat and seafood in accordance with SVCF standards

· Maintains scales, labels and signage in accordance with regulations and SVFC standards

· Ensures properly received product and placed orders

· Merchandises the department to enhance shopping experience and maximize sales

· Ensures department sanitation, cleanliness and safety standards are met

Leadership

· Provides positive and supportive leadership.

· Communicates information clearly and timely. Accepts and encourages staff feedback. 

· Responsible for hiring, training and ongoing development. 

· Writes schedules that meet the needs of the business while keeping within labor budgets. 

· Creates and oversees work flow and daily productivity of staff.

· Addresses performance issues in a timely manner. Conducts staff evaluations. 

· Provides safety training within department and ensures work is performed according to safety standards. 

· Models’ excellent customer service and ensures that staff do the same. 

· Other duties as assigned.

Purchasing, Receiving and Inventory

· Oversees daily ordering and receiving processes to ensure adequate stock levels and inventory controls. 

· Oversees daily meat cutting, wrapping, and department sanitization protocols.

· Follows established pricing and merchandising guidelines set forth by the Operations Director.

· Conducts quarterly inventory in conjunction with the Operations Director.

· Looks for opportunities to create efficiencies and improve on existing operational processes. 

Merchandising 

· Ensures that shelves and displays are well-stocked, fronted and faced and establishes priorities for stocking with staff.

· Coordinates with staff to ensure that guidelines for promotional endcaps are followed. 

· Coordinates with staff to ensure that guidelines for set reviews and new product placement are followed. 

Facilities 

· Schedules regular cleanings/organization of all work areas, including backroom, product shelving, displays, coolers, etc.

· Coordinates with Maintenance Department to ensure proper functioning and maintenance of equipment. 

Planning & Budgeting 

· Actively participates in management meetings and promotes team goals. 

· Work with the Operations Director to establish goals for margin, labor, sales, inventory and equipment needs. 

Job Qualifications

· At least 2 years leadership experience in a retail environment. 

· At least 3 years experience as a Meat Cutter 

· Experience in inventory management and merchandising. 

· Knowledge of natural foods or grocery industry. 

· Proficient in Microsoft Office products and familiarity with Point-of-Sale systems. 

· Familiarity with financial statements and reporting. 

· Demonstrate ability to set goals and follow through.

· Demonstrate strong leadership skills and time management skills. 

Essential Physical Requirements

· Prolonged standing and walking. 

· Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, and rotating.

· Continuous fine motor skills work and gripping with hands.

· Ability to lift 30 lbs. often, up to 70 lbs. occasionally.

· Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

· Exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Benefits—Depending on Hours Worked 

· 25% Employee Discount

· Lunch Discount

· Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

· Long Term Disability

· Life Insurance

· 401(k)

Paid Time Off 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE: The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or a work environment change. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.