Allan Bassant
Little Egg Harbor,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Meat Department Manager with expertise in staff leadership, merchandising strategies, and budget administration. Proven ability to enhance customer satisfaction and optimize operations through effective inventory management and compliance with sanitation standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Shop Rite Food Market
Manahawkin, NJ
05.1987 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of meat department, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation and ordering processes.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for meat preparation and customer service techniques.
- Developed promotional displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales within the department.
- Implemented quality control measures, ensuring freshness and optimal presentation of meat products.
- Collaborated with suppliers to negotiate pricing and maintain high-quality product offerings.
- Analyzed sales trends to optimize pricing strategies and improve overall department profitability.
- Led team meetings to communicate goals, address challenges, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring the highest quality and freshest meat products were available.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, adhering to strict sanitation standards for food handling and safety.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Ensured accurate pricing of all meat items by regularly updating price tags and signage as needed.
- Managed budgets for labor costs, inventory control, and ordering supplies while maintaining desired profit margins.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin06-1986
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Merchandising strategies
- Budget administration
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Shop Rite Food Market
05.1987 - Current
High School Diploma -
Southern Regional High School