Basha Foods International is dedicated to providing our community with high-quality, international food products and fresh ingredients from around the world. We take pride in our clean, vibrant retail space, rich variety, and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Meat Manager to oversee daily operations in our Meat Department. In this role, you will lead the department team, maintain high standards of product quality and presentation, ensure strict food safety protocols, and manage inventory to maximize profitability. You will play a key role in supplier relations, direct store delivery (DSD) receiving, and staff leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Department Leadership: Manage, schedule, and train meat department staff to deliver excellent customer service and maintain efficient operations.
- Ordering & Inventory Control: Oversee product inventory, place routine orders, and manage Direct Store Delivery (DSD) receiving and vendor check-ins.
- Quality & Presentation: Ensure all fresh meat, poultry, and specialty items are cut, processed, packaged, and displayed according to quality standards and international retail specifications.
- Sales & Profitability: Monitor stock rotation, track waste/shrinkage, and optimize pricing and display strategies to hit department sales goals.




- Food Safety & Compliance: Maintain full compliance with provincial health and safety regulations, proper temperature controls, sanitation routines, and protected food handling practices.
- Customer Service: Assist customers with special orders, cut requests, and product recommendations in a friendly, knowledgeable manner.

Qualifications & Skills

- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in meat department management role.
- Ordering Skills: Proven experience with inventory ordering and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) vendor receiving.
- Technical Skills: Strong knife skills and proficiency in commercial meat processing equipment (saws, grinders, slicers, wrappers).
- Leadership: Strong communication and team-building skills with a track record of supervisory or managerial leadership.
- Knowledge: In-depth understanding of meat cuts, yield analysis, shrink management, and local health/food safety regulations.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cold room environments.

Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Experience:
- Meat Manager: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Meat Manager (Calgary)
🏢 Basha International Foods
📍 Calgary