What is the difference between a meat manager and a meat cutter?

A meat cutter is responsible for making the different cuts of meat. You generally learn cutting skills through on-the-job training. A meat manager may cut meat, but they are also responsible for every aspect of the department’s operation. As a meat manager, you need an understanding of the industry and its regulations for quality and safety. If you work only as a meat cutter, you do not have any managerial responsibility, and you may operate under the direction of a meat manager. In smaller grocery stores, a meat manager may also perform cutting tasks.