A Butcher or Meat Cutter butchers cows, pigs or other animals for meat and prepares different cuts of meat for retail or wholesale customers or for a food processing company.
SUMMARY The Butcher Shop Manager manages department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production, controlling inventory and expenses. The Butcher Shop Manager is responsible for training, delegating, and assisting Associates on their completion of assigned tasks. The Butcher Shop Manager develops and maintains our Vendors, Makers and Producers relationships and works with other departments with cross merchandising. The Butcher Shop Manager will assist the Meat General Manager in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists customers and promote/deliver superior customer satisfaction 100% of the time Learns and uses the three
Es:
Engagement, Educated, Empowerment Responsible for company assets including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory Develops, implements, and coordinates aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety Supervises the Butcher Shop Associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives Assists with production, stocking and display building Responsible for company assets including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met Supervises department safety and sanitation programs Develops effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections and budgeted labor goals Performs Butcher Shop personnel functions; training, recommends and administers corrective actions as appropriate Pulls the meat cases by color, quality and dates Promotes sales and provides samples Communicates effectively with the Store Director, Meat General Manager and Associates Follows all Health Code guidelines Follows all store and department policies and procedures Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model Other duties as assigned by supervisor
KEY ATTRIBUTES
Passion/purpose Foodie/farmer Thirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitive People enthusiast/outgoing Genuine Good communicator/desire to share Trendy/fun Honest Techie Good Organizational Skills Ability to prioritize People/Team development skills Good planning skills Computer skills Creative merchandising ability Adaptability Sales Minded High Energy
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises a varied number of Associates in the Butcher Shop Department Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work. Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates. Addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One to three months related experience and/or training; Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with Supermarket math (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales per Associate Hour) and weights.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Managers Food Handlers Certification as required by State Law provided at store level
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel Hairnets/Hats Safety Cutter Computer Pallet jack Ladder Stepladder Uniform per store policy Associates may be required to use standard Butcher Shop equipment including, but not limited to Saws Knives Slicers Grinders Meat wrappers
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time) Stand Walk Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Communicate with Associates and customers Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Stoop Kneel Crouch Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time) Sit Climb Balance Overhead lifting Taste or Smell Crawl Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds Vision Close Distance Ability to adjust focus Ability to distinguish colors Peripheral Depth perception
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly Wet or humid conditions Work near moving mechanical parts Occasionally Extreme cold Risk of electrical shock Toxic or caustic chemicals
NOISE LEVEL
Regularly Moderate
PAY RANGE
(depends on industry experience) $18 up to $22/hour (IL Locations Only)
BENEFITS
(eligibility based on full-time/part-time status) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) Life Insurance Voluntary Benefits Paid Time Off Retirement Plans Employee Assistance Program •Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time. •Position requirements may vary by store location
