Meat Manager
Smiths Grocery
04 2010 - Current
- Managed ordering process for all meat products, streamlining procedures to improve efficiency while reducing overstock issues.
- Optimized staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak shopping hours, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
- Ensured consistent high-quality products by closely monitoring cutting, grinding, and packaging processes.
- Maintained open lines of communication with all team members, fostering a positive work environment conducive to high productivity levels and employee retention.
- Conducted regular quality control checks on incoming shipments, ensuring only the freshest meats were offered to customers.
- Developed and executed successful holiday promotions, including special offers and themed displays designed to attract shoppers during peak seasonal periods.
- Reduced waste costs by implementing effective inventory management and rotation systems.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
