About Us

Mitchell Brothers is a full-service, independent grocery store and butcher counter that has been proudly serving Powell River and the qathet Regional District for over 75 years. We are deeply committed to providing our community with top-quality local meats, traditional counter service, and a friendly, welcoming shopping experience.

Position Overview

We are looking for a hands-on Meat Department Supervisor to oversee the daily workflow on our cutting floor and retail counters. Working closely with department leadership, you will guide our team of clerks, ensure our displays are fully stocked and beautifully merchandised, and maintain our strict standards for food safety and presentation.

This role is perfect for a senior counter clerk or an experienced meat wrapper/cutter looking to transition into a supervisory position.

Key Responsibilities

- Floor Supervision: Oversee the daily tasks of meat clerks, ensuring productivity, proper dress code, and excellent customer service.
- Merchandising & Display: Monitor stock levels on the sales floor, ensure proper product rotation (FIFO), verify accurate pricing/labelling, and keep display cases looking fresh and appealing.
- Quality & Food Safety: Maintain impeccable sanitation standards across the department, ensuring all equipment, counters, and storage areas meet food safety regulations.
- Customer Service:



Lead by example on the retail counter, handling customer inquiries, assisting with special orders, and resolving concerns with a friendly, community-first attitude.
- Team Support: Assist in training new department employees and provide feedback to the Meat Manager regarding team performance and stock requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: 1–2 years of experience working in a retail meat department or grocery environment.
- Leadership Traits: Strong communication and motivational skills with a natural ability to organize a team and direct daily tasks.
- Product Knowledge: Good understanding of different meat cuts, handling, and storage requirements.
- Detail-Oriented: A sharp eye for clean displays, accurate labelling, and expiration dates.
- Physical Demands: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in a chilled setting, and comfortably lift up to 40 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

- Starting Wage: Competitive hourly wage (typically $19.50 – $21.50/hr, negotiable based on retail experience).
- Full-time hours with a stable, year-round schedule.
- Store discounts and employee perks.
- A positive, family-owned working environment.

Pay: $19.50-$21.50 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Meat Deptartment Supervisor (Powell River)
🏢 Mitchell Brothers
📍 Powell River