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This is a full-time position offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include health, dental and vision insurances, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer matching, company paid life insurance, supplemental insurance plans (STD, LTD, etc.), employee assistance program, employee discount, ski/bus pass discount program, and more! Benefits vary by employment classification and are subject to enrollment eligibility. 

Position Summary

The Floating Meat & Seafood Manager is an exempt, senior-level journeyman role responsible for providing leadership coverage and operational support across multiple Clark’s Market locations. This position is deployed during periods of high volume, employee vacations, leaves of absence, or temporary department vacancies and plays a key role in maintaining operational continuity, food safety compliance, and team development.

This role exercises independent judgment and discretion in managing day-to-day department operations while on assignment and serves as a mentor and trainer for Meat Cutter Apprentices and developing team members, helping build long-term bench strength within the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Multi-Location Leadership & Coverage

• Provide temporary Meat & Seafood department leadership across assigned Clark’s Market locations as business needs dictate
• Step into acting Meat & Seafood Manager responsibilities during vacations, leaves, vacancies, or peak seasonal volume
• Assess department conditions upon arrival and independently prioritize operational needs
• Partner with Store Directors and Operations leadership to ensure smooth transitions and continuity
• Overnight travel up to 50% of time.

Team Leadership, Training & Development

• Serve as a senior journeyman and subject matter expert in Meat & Seafood operations
• Train, coach, and mentor Meat Cutter Apprentices and developing team members
• Provide hands-on instruction in cutting techniques, case presentation, food safety, yield management, and product knowledge
• Evaluate skill levels and provide developmental feedback to support growth and readiness
• Support onboarding and training of new department leadership as needed

Operations, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Review gross margin, shrink, labor, budget and sales reports weekly to assist in identifying opportunities.
• Enforce Clark’s Market policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, merchandising, and shrink control
• Identify operational gaps and recommend improvements to store leadership
• Support, training and execution of new programs and initiatives.

Customer Experience & Brand Leadership

• Follow and practice Our 5 Rules:
  1. 1. Do your job
     2. Be kind
     3. No surprises
     4. No drama
     5. Protect the brand
• Lead by example in delivering exceptional internal and external customer service
• Maintain strong product knowledge and assist customers with custom cuts and seafood preparation guidance
• Uphold Clark’s Market brand standards and department presentation

Decision-Making Authority

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing department operations while on assignment
• Makes staffing, workflow, and production decisions to meet business demands

Required

• Journeyman-level Meat Cutter experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in Meat and/or Seafood operations
• Strong working knowledge of meat and seafood cutting, production planning, and merchandising
• Proven ability to train and mentor apprentices and developing team members
• Ability and willingness to travel between multiple store locations
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Preferred

• Experience in high-volume or resort-area grocery operations
• Prior multi-location or floating leadership experience
• Food safety certification (or ability to obtain)

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive cutting motions
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs. repetitively
• Work performed in cold, wet, and fast-paced environments
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts based on business needs