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Meat Department Manager

As a Meat Manager you will provide overall leadership to the Meat Team working closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Managers in order to ensure the success of the store and the Meat Department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food. This position has accountability for all aspects of department operations, to include but not limited to, profitability, expense control, ordering, merchandising, shrink, labor management and regulatory compliance. Candidates must be prepared to think, learn and contribute all while consistently communicating and modeling Sanwa food Group vision and goals. Excellent communication, multitasking and self-motivation skills are essential to your success. Successful department managers also demonstrate a high level of integrity with department products, employees, vendors, and our customers

WHY SANWA FOOD GROUP:

Sanwa Famer’s Market, a division of Sanwa Food Group, has been a pillar in the Tampa Community for more than 40 years. Throughout the years we’ve established ourselves as a leader in the food distribution industry. Our array of eclectic grocery, produce and meat selections span the globe and our customer focus initiatives provides a service that continues to drive our success.

We take pride in creating a diversified culture where our team members are able to grow and learn to excel in various opportunities within our company.

As a Sanwa team member, you will become part of our dynamic, growing company, servicing both retail and wholesale customers in a fast-paced service driven environment. We are looking for truly exceptional individuals to continue the Sanwa tradition of excellence.  Come grow with us!

MAIN JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of meat products.
• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to work with computers and computer-based programs, to include but not limited to, ordering, sign creation, inventory and email communication.
• Monitor the cleanliness of the department through, assigning tasks and following up on the department cleaning schedules.
• Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising and inventory control.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and educate employees on products.
• Reviews inventory for product rotation on a daily basis to prevent shrinkage and damages.
• Follow all company guidelines and procedures, to include but not limited to, safety and sanitation.
• Set and achieve the highest standards in retail execution focusing on maximizing sales and gross profit.
• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.
• Ensures the quality and freshness of products for sale and accuracy of product signage
• The ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department is required.
• Highly motivated with a sense of urgency, organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment at all times with all levels of employees.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)
• Previous management experience in the retail, grocery, restaurant or food service industry a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills and possess basic math skills for ordering and inventory.
• Shipping & receiving knowledge a must.
• Performs additional duties, responsibilities and projects as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stock merchandise and lift up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, push, pull, lift, carry, and walk about the store
• Open availability 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to provide and lead others to provide prompt and courteous customer service
• Ability to develop rapport, trust, and open communication that enhances the growth and job performance of direct reports
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures
• Ability to establish goals, guide employee performance to ensure the quality and completion of work assignments
• Ability to evaluate and drive performance of self and others
• Ability to understand and apply management principles concerning budgeting, personnel costs, and expenses
• Ability to safely and properly operate equipment, forklift & pallet jack
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and multi-task in a professional and efficient manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma
• A minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in meat management role
• 2-4 years management/leadership experience a must

Food Distribution thru Retail, Wholesale & Restaurants