Meat Manager

Meat Manager Confidential Grocery Retail Concept | Madison, WI About the Opportunity We are partnering with a privately owned, independent grocery concept preparing for a new store opening in Madison, WI. This is a ground-up build focused on delivering a high-quality, full-service retail experience in an urban environment. This is not a traditional corporate setting — the team is building something from scratch and seeking leaders who value ownership, craftsmanship, and accountability. The Role The Meat Manager will lead one of the most complex and visible departments in the store, overseeing a full-service meat and seafood operation including: Service meat counter (16 ft) Service seafood counter (16 ft) Self-service packaged case (~20 ft) This role requires a highly skilled, hands-on operator who combines technical meat cutting expertise with strong leadership and business ownership. The Meat Manager will be responsible for product selection, pricing, merchandising, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Key Responsibilities Pre-Opening

• Partner with leadership to define meat and seafood assortment and vendor strategy
• Establish ordering processes across multiple vendors and categories
• Develop pricing strategy, margins, and product positioning
• Prepare department workflows, staffing plans, and training approach Post-Opening
• Manage all aspects of meat and seafood operations, including cutting, staffing, ordering, and service execution
• Oversee ordering across multiple vendors and maintain inventory and shrink control
• Ensure product quality, merchandising, and customer experience standards
• Train and develop team members in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
• Maintain organization and efficiency across a complex department structure
• Educate customers on cuts, preparation methods, and product selection What Success Looks Like
• A well-run, organized meat and seafood department with strong product availability and presentation
• Efficient ordering and inventory management despite high complexity
• A trained, engaged team delivering strong customer service
• Consistent execution across service counters and self-service cases
• Strong margins driven by effective pricing, yield management, and shrink control Experience
• Prior meat department leadership experience (Meat Manager, Assistant Manager, or Lead Cutter)
• Hands-on meat cutting experience (formal training or career progression)
• Experience managing ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships
• Background in grocery, butcher shops, or specialty retail environments What Matters Most
• Deep knowledge of meat cuts, sourcing, and quality standards
• Strong trainer and team leader
• Financial awareness (pricing, margins, yield, shrink)
• Comfort managing complexity and volume
• Hands-on, floor-focused leadership style with strong customer interaction
• Ability to educate and engage customers Compensation
• Base salary: $60,000 - $70,000
• 10-15% quarterly performance-based bonus
• Additional incentives tied to store and department performance
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and time off
• Health insurance coverage options Why This Role
• Opportunity to run a high-impact, high-visibility meat and seafood department
• Significant ownership over product selection, pricing, and operations
• Hands-on leadership role in a non-corporate environment
• Ability to build a diverse, high-quality, and culturally relevant product assortment
• Work in an environment that values initiative and decision-making Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

They do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please inform us if accommodation is needed during the application or interview process.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person