Who we are at Adams
At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.
What we’re looking for
Adams leaders are expected to coach teams of both new and seasoned workers to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects Adams’ commitment to providing the quality that defines our brand. For the Meat Manager, this means overseeing all meat department operations, including fresh cuts and specialty meats. This includes managing the team, upholding strict quality and food safety standards, maintaining proper handling and storage practices, optimizing workflows, and delivering exceptional customer experiences to achieve business goals.
Your Day-to-Day
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Oversee all meat department operations to ensure quality, freshness, and exceptional service.
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Build and maintain a professional, collaborative team culture focused on achieving department goals.
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Train, coach, and develop team members to support growth and ensure smooth operations.
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Conduct interviews, performance reviews, and disciplinary discussions.
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Monitor and achieve department profit margin, payroll, and budget goals set by store management.
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Create accurate work schedules that align with operational needs and labor budgets.
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Review and analyze department reports to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Keep accurate and organized records to support compliance, food safety, and efficient operations.
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Manage inventory levels to ensure proper stock rotation, freshness, and product availability while minimizing waste and shrink.
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Oversee ordering of perishable and non-perishable supplies to meet department and customer needs.
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Provide ongoing education to staff on proper handling, storage, rotation, and display of raw meat products to ensure safety and quality.
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Uphold and enforce strict food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards in all department areas, including sales floor, counters, coolers, prep areas, and equipment.
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Ensure each customer receives outstanding service by creating a friendly and helpful environment.
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Address customer concerns promptly and professionally to protect the store’s reputation and loyalty.
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Respond quickly to challenges such as call-outs, inventory issues to keep operations running smoothly.
What you bring to the Farm
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Minimum of five years of meat department experience, including three to five years in a managerial role.
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Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of meat department operations, including inventory management, food safety, and team leadership.
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Proven leadership experience with the ability to train, mentor, and motivate team members.
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Adaptation to fluctuating business volumes, ensuring consistent quality during peak and off-peak periods.
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Proficiency with Windows-based programs and communication tools.
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Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with co-workers and store management.
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Commitment to demonstrating and promoting Adams’ culture and core values through leadership.
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Experience gained through growth and leadership within Adams may also be considered, provided the candidate can demonstrate proven ability to lead teams, support daily kitchen operations, and uphold Adams’ standards for quality and service.
Working Conditions
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Must be at least 18 years old
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Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
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Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
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Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
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Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
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Communicate with others to exchange information
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Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
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Exposure to cold temperatures throughout the duration of your shift
Perks of the Job
At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.
The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.
A reasonable estimate of the current range is: $75,000 - $95,000 per year. At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
