Meat Department Manager

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$24.00/hr - $27.00/hr

Led by dynamic owner Joe Gurrera (and his commitment to superior quality) Citarella has grown from a respected NYC fish market into a full-scale, Ultimate Gourmet Market with locations across New York City, the Hamptons, and Greenwich, Connecticut. A family‑run business, we’re driven by a passion for great food. We delight customers with the finest selection of fresh seafood, prime, dry‑aged beef, chef‑prepared specialties and handcrafted pastries, international cheeses, imported groceries, and more.

Join our team of seasoned professionals and become a part of the fabric of the New York food scene.

• Prepare, package, weigh, and price meat department products for sale.
• Trim, debone, portion all department offerings upon request.
• Manage and maintain department inventory levels.
• Model and deliver exceptional guest service and ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion.
• Oversee day to day operations of the meat department.
• Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices/picklists, ensure product meets/exceeds Citarella standards.
• Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision.
• Write department schedules, approve team members PTO time, maintain timecards, and manage labor.
• Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always being met.
• Collaborate with buyer to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering and inventory control.
• Monitor quality, freshness, and safeguard proper product rotation. Adhere to all DOH, DOA and OSHA standards.
• Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (Chicken case, display case, walk‑in cooler, all cutting boards, countertops, etc.)
• Maintain accurate department signage and pricing.
• Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures.
• Assist store leadership as required to select, train, develop, and mentor new and existing team members.
• Cultivate, develop and retain team members by way of motivation, and providing feedback.
• Write semi‑annual/annual performance reviews for associates.
• Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.

• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience managing a meat department in a grocery store environment.
• Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting, push and pull items of usually 20-75 pounds.
• Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
• Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self‑motivated.
• Ability to hire, train, inspire and develop a team.
• Team builder and brand ambassador.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Proficient computer knowledge and skills;
  Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.

At Citarella, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Citarella will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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