Ready to Make an Impact?
The Meat Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food

Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model

Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation

Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit

Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends

Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standard

Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Policy / Regulatory Adherence

Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees

Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety,



and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required

Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs as required

Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control

Personal / Professional Development

Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required

Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies

Employee Engagement

Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement

Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs

Provide feedback for continuous improvement

Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements

Other duties as required

What you have to offer:

Minimum 18 months of retail store experience,



meat experience preferred

High School Diploma

Full knowledge of total store and department operations

Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Above average communication skills (oral and written)

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced setting

Benefits
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

The salary range for this position is $47,500 - $65,000. We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively.

Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.

Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.

A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.

A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.

Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.

Paid Vacation

Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

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📌 Meat & Seafood Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Ontario