Meat Department Manager

Job summary

The Meat Department Manager is responsible for overseeing daily department operations, including inventory management, staff scheduling, and merchandising. They also lead, train, and motivate team members while ensuring high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Job details

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply! We are hiring for a Full-Time Meat Department Manager with a wage range of $50,000 - $60,000 in Alberta. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Inventory Management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and leading quarterly inventory counts Merchandise products within refrigeration shelving and coffin case freezers for promotional and seasonal displays Schedule Meat Department Team Members to ensure that production and customer needs are met Ensure company standards are met and department programs are followed Assist the Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance work team Train, develop, and motivate Meat Department Team Members Resolve customer and Meat Department concerns and complaints, and provide a positive customer experience Maintain a clean and sanitized work area Champion the Freson Bros. brand and culture by modeling our qualities of Drive, Integrity, and Growth Providing an exceptional customer experience What you Bring: 2 years minimum of progressive butcher shop or restaurant management experience A history of meeting financial objectives and targets in a butcher shop or restaurant environment Willingness to relocate to rural Alberta is an asset Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong Google Suite skills and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills A passion for leading and developing others Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills Comfortable working during peak food-retail hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays) Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development. #FBOPS Freson Bros. Perks: Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members Team Member Grocery Discount Program Team Member Discounted Lunch Program Endless professional development and training opportunities Become a Team Member! If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role. For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at: https://www.freson.com/careers/

What you’ll do

The Meat Department Manager is responsible for overseeing daily department operations, including inventory management, staff scheduling, and merchandising. They also lead, train, and motivate team members while ensuring high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of progressive butcher shop or restaurant management experience and a proven history of meeting financial objectives. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Google Suite, and the ability to work flexible retail hours are required.

Benefits

• Group benefits plan • Team member grocery discount program • Team member discounted lunch program • Professional development and training opportunities

Listed skills

• Google Suite · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Inventory management
• Team leadership
• Staff scheduling
• Recruitment
• Staff training
• Customer service
• Conflict resolution
• Google suite
• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Butcher shop management
• Financial target management
• Sanitation
• Continuous Development
• Restaurant Management
• Self-Motivation
• Quick Learning
• Customer Service
• Conflict Resolution
• Training And Development
• Critical Thinking
• Hospitality
• Interpersonal Communications
• Inventory Management
• Invoicing
• Merchandising
• Restaurant Operation
• Enthusiasm
• Google Workspace

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Meat Department Manager
• Department Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers