Pantelis Geranis
Blackfoot,ID
Summary
Dynamic Meat Department Manager with a proven track record at Stokes Fresh Food Market, excelling in inventory management and staff leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through strategic merchandising and effective training programs. Skilled in cutting techniques and fostering teamwork, driving sales growth while maintaining high sanitation standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Meat Department Manager
Stokes Fresh Food Market
08.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Trained team members on meat preparation and safety protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of the meat department.
- Monitored product quality to meet company standards and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented efficient stock rotation practices to minimize waste.
- Collaborated with suppliers to source high-quality meat products for the market.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding meat selections and preparation methods.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to ensure operational efficiency.
- 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.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
- Maintained compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations through diligent record-keeping and regular staff training.
- Increased department efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- Conducted regular inspections of department equipment, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance levels was reached.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
- 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.
- Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
- Collaborated with other department managers to create a cohesive store environment that prioritized customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
- Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional strategies that highlighted seasonal offerings or specials within the Meat Department.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using [Software].
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall operations efficiency within the Meat Department by analyzing data on sales trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products for the department.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- 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.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Meat Department Manager
Ridley's Family Market
11.2016 - 02.2025
- Managed daily operations of meat department, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained staff on proper meat handling techniques and customer service practices.
- Oversaw inventory management, including stock rotation and ordering supplies efficiently.
- Assisted in developing promotional displays to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization within the department.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding product selection, preparation, and cooking methods.
- Monitored equipment functionality, reporting issues promptly for maintenance or repair.
- Implemented best practices for waste reduction and sustainability within meat processing procedures.
- 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.
- Boosted sales through strategic merchandising of meat products, creating eye-catching displays and promotions.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Reduced waste and shrinkage by closely monitoring product expiration dates and rotating stock accordingly.
- Trained new employees in company policies, best practices, and procedures for handling meat products safely.
- Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with product selection, cooking techniques, and special requests.
- Conducted regular inspections of department equipment, ensuring proper maintenance for optimal performance levels was reached.
- Increased department efficiency by implementing new inventory management systems and procedures.
- 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.
- Balanced staffing needs during peak times such as holidays or special events to ensure adequate coverage without sacrificing customer service quality levels.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback and coaching to facilitate professional growth within the team.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the department, resulting in increased productivity among team members.
- Upheld a safe working environment for staff members by enforcing proper equipment usage and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with other department managers to create a cohesive store environment that prioritized customer satisfaction and encouraged repeat business.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Collaborated with store management to develop promotional strategies that highlighted seasonal offerings or specials within the Meat Department.
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve overall operations efficiency within the Meat Department by analyzing data on sales trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Conducted regular inventories of stock and documented losses using [Software].
- Developed strong relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on high-quality products for the department.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High
Blackfoot, ID05-2000
Skills
- Cutting techniques
- Sanitation standards
- Staff leadership
- Schedule management
- Merchandising strategies
- Employee scheduling
- Employee development
- Meat grading
- Schedule coordination
- Inventory ordering
- Cross-department collaboration
- Pricing strategy
- Ordering supplies
- Supply ordering
- Pricing
- Loss prevention strategies
- Temperature monitoring
- Budget administration
- Promotion planning
- Replenishment coordination
- Pricing control
- Merchandising management
- Pricing expertise
- Loss prevention policies
- Department activity logging
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Team building
- Professional and courteous
- Task prioritization
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Self motivation
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer relationship management
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Hiring and training
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Training and development
- Operations management
- Goal setting
- Team development
- Professionalism
- Good judgment
- Staff management
- Interpersonal communication
- Task delegation
- Quality control
- Complex Problem-solving
- Documentation and reporting
- Strategic planning
- Negotiation and conflict resolution
- Employee coaching and mentoring
- Sales strategy
- Staff training
- MS office
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Project management
- Business analysis
- Talent acquisition
- Crisis management
- Data analysis
- Interpersonal relations
- Staff development
- Administration and reporting
- Performance evaluation
- Risk management
- Profit and loss management
- Project planning
- Emergency response
- Professional demeanor
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- CPM - Certified Professional Manager
- CM - Certified Manager Certification
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Meat Department Manager
Stokes Fresh Food Market
08.2025 - Current
Meat Department Manager
Ridley's Family Market
11.2016 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Independence High
been cross trained in fresh cut bakery deli freight and produce also have received awards
have been cross trained in bakery fresh cut produce deli frieght dairy and stocking