MEAT/ASST DEPT LEADER

Broomfield, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $26.93

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Tuition Reimbursement

associate discounts

Job Description

King Soopers is a leading supermarket chain based in Colorado, proudly serving over 115 stores throughout Colorado and Wyoming. Established as part of The Kroger Company family in 1983, King Soopers brings together diverse teams with an unwavering passion for food and people. The company thrives on its commitment to innovation and excellence, creating exceptional customer experiences and fostering thriving communities with food at the heart of every interaction. King Soopers emphasizes core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which shape the company culture and guide every action of its associates. As a part of the Kroger family, King Soopers offers extensive career opportunities, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits that support associate well-being physically, emotionally, and financially. Whether you seek a part-time position or a long-term career path, King Soopers provides a supportive environment where individuals can grow and succeed.

The role of the Meat Department Manager at King Soopers is a key leadership position responsible for ensuring an outstanding customer experience by delivering exceptional service and maintaining a clean, safe environment that promotes customer loyalty. The manager oversees all functions and activities related to the Meat department, working to achieve sales and profit goals while upholding strict quality assurance standards. This role requires the ability to manage a team, develop associates, and communicate effectively within the department and with customers. As a Meat Department Manager, you will create a welcoming atmosphere where customers feel valued and informed, while also identifying and acting on opportunities for sales promotions and business growth.

In this role, responsibilities include training and developing associates, managing schedules to optimize staffing levels according to customer volume, conducting product quality inspections, maintaining proper temperature controls, and ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines. The manager will also participate in budget preparation, financial review, and inventory management while fostering a positive workplace culture rooted in trust and respect. King Soopers supports continuous learning by providing access to industry-leading training programs and tuition reimbursement, empowering the Meat Department Manager to excel and influence the store's success. This position embodies King Soopers’ mission to feed the human spirit by connecting food, people, and community through exceptional leadership and dedication.

Job Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Current food handlers permit once employed
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math including counting, addition, and subtraction
High school diploma or GED
Any meat or retail experience
Any management experience
Second language speaking, reading, or writing skills

Job Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills
Current food handler's permit once employed
Ability to handle stressful situations
Knowledge of basic math including counting, addition, and subtraction
High school diploma or GED preferred
Any meat or retail experience preferred
Any management experience preferred

Job Duties

Promote trust and respect among associates with a positive attitude
Communicate company, department, and job specific information to associates
Establish department performance goals and empower associates to meet or exceed targets through teamwork
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume
Train and develop associates on their job performance and participate in performance appraisal process
Create environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering questions, responding to inquiries, and making product suggestions
Review and inspect products for quality and freshness and take appropriate action
Develop and implement department business plan to achieve desired results
Create and execute sales promotions with store management
Inform and educate department associates about current and upcoming promotions
Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for sales and merchandising supervisor
Implement period promotional plan for the department
Assist management in preparing store and department budget, expense control, and profit and loss reviews
Schedule daily, weekly, and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
Plan and organize inventory process and train associates on inventory stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO)
Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers with maintained logs
Reinforce safety programs by complying with procedures, inspecting equipment, and reporting unsafe conditions
Report all safety risks and illegal activity including theft or fraud
Adhere to all local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines
Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation