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Meat Manager

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Good Harvest Market, Waukesha County's largest independently owned natural and organic grocer, is currently seeking to hire a full-time Meat Manager. Most shifts will start early at (6am-9am), but this role must also be able to cover closing shifts when needed as well. The latest our meat department closes is 7pm.

The ability to provide quality customer service is a priority in our business. The right candidate for this role will enjoy working with people and have a minimum of 2 years retail meat cutting experience, with a preference for 5+ years. A minimum of 3 years retail management experience is required. Current meat managers and experienced meat cutters with advanced experience (ordering, merchandising, scheduling) are encouraged to apply for this leadership role. Starting wage range is negotiable based on experience.

The Meat Manager is responsible for leading and training all members and operations of the meat & seafood department, keeping the department well stocked with products that meet our strict quality standards, writing weekly schedules within a set labor budget, developing team members, ordering and managing inventory and pricing margins, delighting our customers with high quality product options, and keeping the department safe and clean.

Our meat department combines an old-school friendly neighborhood butcher feel with a focus on humanely raised, grass-fed and pasture raised meats and sustainably sourced seafood.

About you

Our mission statement speaks to you: “To passionately serve and nourish our community with organic, local, and more sustainable options”.
You like to turn frowns upside down.
You value independently owned businesses and believe people can ‘vote’ with their dollars.
You want to work in a family focused, locally owned, customer friendly environment dedicated to serving only the best product!

About us

We pay weekly. Every Friday.
Our employees enjoy a generous 25% in-store purchase discount on all of our exceptional products, including a 50% shift meal discount in our onsite restaurant, Hop Harvest & Vine.
We offer both full and part time staff participation in our Simple IRA Retirement Match plan (must be at least 18 years old).
We offer regular full time team members paid holidays, paid time off, enrollment in our group health care plans (medical, dental, vision) and we pay for life and disability benefits. We offer part-time employees working 20+ hours per week paid holidays.
When advancement opportunities become available we always look within first.
We provide an educational, team oriented environment. Our employees love working together!

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

providing exceptional customer service
managing a team of cutters and clerks
ensuring our quality standards are maintained or exceeded at all times
cutting and wrapping a variety of fresh meats and seafood
stocking, rotating, and properly dating and maintaining inventory
ensuring the department equipment is in good and working condition, communicating immediately with upper management when any issues with the equipment arise
cleaning the department

Requirements

Requirements for this position:

a minimum of 2 years retail meat cutting experience required
a minimum of 3 years management experience required
knowledge of different cuts and cooking techniques for meat and seafood
must be 18+ years old
ability to lift 70 lbs (can be a physical position)
ability to work in varying temperatures (frequently working in cold and damp conditions)
ability to maintain reliable and regular attendance
ability to speak, read, and write English fluently
basic to intermediate skills using Microsoft Word & Excel
open availability, mainly daytime but must be flexible as needed
a passion for providing natural and organic options to our community and a desire to continuously learn more about our industry

Interested candidates can apply within at 2205 Silvernail Road, Pewaukee WI 53072, or respond to this ad with a cover letter and resume.

No calls please.

EOE

What You Should Know About Meat Manager, Good Harvest Market

Good Harvest Market is looking for a dedicated and passionate Meat Manager to join our team in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. As the largest independently owned natural and organic grocer in Waukesha County, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing our meat and seafood department, ensuring that it runs smoothly and meets our stringent quality standards. Your day will start early, typically between 6am and 9am, with some closing shifts required. We require at least 2 years of retail meat cutting experience and a minimum of 3 years management experience, though candidates with 5+ years of meat cutting expertise are preferred. As a Meat Manager, you will lead a team of cutters and clerks, oversee inventory management, develop your team members, and maintain a clean, safe environment. Our mission is to nourish our community with the best organic and sustainable options, and we’re looking for someone who shares that passion. With competitive pay, employee discounts, access to a retirement match plan, and a friendly, team-oriented atmosphere, working at Good Harvest Market promises to be rewarding and fulfilling. If you're excited about creating positive experiences and delivering exceptional service, we would love to hear from you!

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What are the responsibilities of the Meat Manager at Good Harvest Market?

The Meat Manager at Good Harvest Market in Pewaukee is responsible for leading the meat and seafood department's daily operations, providing exceptional customer service, managing inventory, training staff, ensuring quality standards, and keeping the environment safe and clean.