MEAT​/DEPT LEADER

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Plan, organize, train and direct Meat department associates; perform production and customer service functions; maximize store sales and profits. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

• Develop maximum customer relations through friendliness and courtesy and implementation of all company policies. Be alert and assist in store security. Handle customer complaints effectively.
• Keep department temperature logs accurately updated and maintained. Train and follow up with Meat department associates on temperature logs to ensure accuracy.
• Perform and supervise pricing and display of merchandise. Maintain proper signage, product rotation, freshness, quantity, quality, and space allocation.
• Provide input on department budgets, goals, and results.
• Train and develop Meat department employees, emphasizing customer courtesy and productivity, and ensuring proper use of technical skills.
• Implement company programs and adhere to policies, especially regarding a harassment and discrimination-free work environment.
• Make recommendations on hiring, firing, disciplining, transferring, and evaluating department staff.
• Promote and communicate company initiatives and process improvements positively to team members.
• Manage workload organization and supervise staff performance, including conducting reviews and providing feedback.
• Work effectively in high-paced and stressful environments, managing conflicts professionally.
• Act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.
• Follow directions and seek assistance to resolve issues.
• Support interactions with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.
• Perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Willing to work weekends and holidays.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions.
• Handle stressful situations calmly and tactfully.
• Skills in production, merchandising, and customer service related to food preparation and sales.
• Understanding of key department operations.
• Knowledge of employment, safety, and food handling regulations.

• Knowledge of employment, safety, and food handling laws.
• Experience in meat work or food preparation.
• Dependability and integrity in past work records.

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail