Meat Manager-Woodbridge

Meat Manager – Safeway (Woodbridge)

Location:

Fairfax, VA. Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 per year.

We’re looking for a dedicated Meat Manager to lead our Meat Department in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment. This union position is bonus eligible and offers opportunities to innovate and contribute to customer service excellence.

• Provide high‑quality customer service in accordance with Safeway's standards.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations and staffing of the Meat Department.
• Apply and enforce company policies and procedures, including food, employee, and customer safety.
• Review reports, identify successes and opportunities.
• Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to meat cutters and clerks.
• Follow division guidelines for merchandising, markdown, and pricing.
• Perform monthly inventory of the sales floor and backroom, ensuring accurate record keeping.
• Suggest changes to inventory and pricing.
• Write meat orders and check deliveries for accuracy and quality.
• Cull meat cases daily per division guidelines and inspect displayed products for expiration.
• Operate grinder, tenderizer, saw, and knives to safely cut, trim, and prepare meat products.
• Comply with internal and regulatory food‑safety requirements such as daily temperature and tare log checks.
• Create signage for displays and ensure pricing integrity.
• Take and fulfill special customer orders, providing special cuts.
• Adhere to uniform and grooming policy.

• Knowledge of and ability to process different cuts of meat.
• Previous experience as a meat wrapper/clerk or meat cutter.
• Prior department operations or staff management experience.
• Ability to operate saws, grinders, and other meat‑processing machinery.
• Computer skills to check communications, bulletins, and access reports.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions, read and comprehend guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Self‑motivated to increase knowledge of Safeway products and share that knowledge with customers.
• Regular and predictable attendance; schedules may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Compliance with workplace conduct standards.

Typical demands include squatting/kneeling occasionally, bending/stooling occasionally, lifting/carrying continuously up to 35 lb, pushing/pulling occasionally up to 35 lb, twisting/turning occasionally, gripping/grazing continuously, reaching seldom, and standing/walking continuously.

Albertsons Companies is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Safeway attempts to accommodate applicants and employees with disabilities in accordance with disability discrimination laws.

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (medical, dental, 401(k) and more).
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay).
• Leadership investment in training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment reflecting the communities served.