Yonkers Meat Manager

Stew Leonard’s, a family‑owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores,” because of its country‑fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Location: 1 Stew Leonard Drive, Yonkers, NY

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full Time – Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000, depending on qualifications and experience

Last day to apply: 01/23/2026

Responsible for the overall sales and profitability of the Meat Department. Sales range from 11 – 16 million based on store location. Meat Managers have knowledge in three of the following areas: chopped meat, pork/lamb/veal, beef, or gourmet. Meat products are prepared according to standards and customer preference, including cutting, weighting and trimming a wide variety of meats. Team members work safely and adhere to all food safety and sanitation standards in each area of the department to provide customers with the highest quality meats.

• Leading the Meat Team and writing their weekly schedules
• Cutting and preparing meat products, while safely operating equipment
• Custom trim meats to customer specifications
• Exam cases and prepare production list, based on day of the week, being mindful of sale items
• Maintaining, filling and rotating products in the meat cases
• Moving meat from cooler to cutting area
• Providing excellent customer service by greeting customers and responding to questions
• Dismantle equipment for cleaning and reassemble for production
• Training other team members, as needed
• Adhere to all health, sanitation and safety regulations
• Review daily sales
• Product knowledge, Ordering Products, and being able to set retail pricing
• Identify and develop new products and trends
• Merchandising of product through signs, packaging, show & sell
• Meeting gross profit, labor, expense goals
• Assist in other duties, as assigned

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 5 years butcher experience, with product knowledge
• Safely use/operate knives, band saws, grinders, cube steak machine, and meat wrapper
• HS Diploma plus 5‑10 years of experience;
  Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3‑5 years management or supervisory experience necessary
• Above average math and computer skills
• Great negotiating and purchasing skills
• Merchandising ability
• Ability to delegate, prioritize and juggle many tasks
• Great communication skills
• Organizational skills

• Time split between office work and in production area.
• Temperature is colder than room temperature due to product being highly perishable.
• Standing, walking and lifting.
• The position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting, pushing and pulling with a maximum of 100 lbs and occasionally climbing and reaching.

• Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.

• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.

• Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.

• Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401 K plan for FT & PT team members
• Paid family & personal time
• Life insurance
• Management retirement plan and more

Stew Leonard’s is an equal opportunity at‑will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.