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Meat Manager — Sea Mart Quality Foods
full-time•Sitka•$0k - $0k
About this role
Who We Are
Sea Mart Quality Foods is more than a supermarket; we are a Sitka landmark. Located on an island community with only 14 miles of road, we serve as the primary gateway for our neighbors' daily needs. As a 24-hour independently owned and operated store, we embrace the "Spirit of Alaska" through a deep commitment to our community and a "first-and-last" touchpoint hospitality model. Our history is rooted in resilience, navigating the complexities of island logistics where every product represents a journey by barge. We pride ourselves on being the stabilizing force that keeps Sitka stocked, secure, and welcomed.
You Will Be
- The Master Butcher: You are the technical anchor of the department. You set the pace on the cutting bench, ensuring maximum yield from every primal and maintaining the highest artisanal standards for the case.
- The Logistics Lead: You manage the reality of island inventory. You coordinate with vendors and monitor "on the water" transit to ensure our cases stay full, even when a barge is delayed.
- The Department Head: You are responsible for the "business" of the meat room. You manage the labor budget, P&L performance, and the growth of your team, ensuring the department is profitable, safe, and efficient.
What You Will Do
- Strategic Leadership: Architect the department's operational vision, prioritizing "Spirit of Alaska" hospitality and long-term financial stability.
- Financial Stewardship: Manage labor budgets, P&L performance, and procurement strategies to maximize profitability and minimize department "shrink."
- Talent Development: Oversee recruitment, interviewing, and formal performance management; drive the growth of the entire leadership team (Supervisor and Leads) and the technical "Trade Track."
- Procurement Mastery: Coordinate high-level vendor relationships and strategic inventory procurement for all fresh and frozen proteins, ensuring variety and quality despite barge logistics.
- Compliance Accountability: Final authority for department safety, health code compliance (ServSafe), and timely Workers' Compensation reporting.
- Administrative Integrity: Develop weekly work schedules and projections; audit time punches and research sales/billing discrepancies to maintain operational standards.
- Merchandising Excellence: Design the visual merchandising layout for all service counters and cases to drive guest engagement and maximize sales volume.
Qualifications
- Experience: Department Head level; extensive senior leadership in high-volume retail operations, financial strategy, and master-level proficiency in the meat-cutting trade.
- Age Requirement: 19+ Years Old (Required for personnel oversight and regulatory compliance).
- Certifications: Valid Alaska Food Workers Card and ServSafe Manager Certification (Required within 30 days of employment).
- Technical Skills: Expert operation of industrial meat saws, slicers, and grinders. Advanced digital literacy for navigating payroll, scheduling, and inventory portals.
Physical Requirements & Environment
- Dynamic Mobility: Ability to traverse the store to ensure safety and quality standards are met department-wide.
- Cold & Moisture Exposure: Ability to work productively in refrigerated environments (35°F to 45°F) for the duration of a shift.
- Stationary Position: Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods during financial analysis or master-level cutting.
- Lifting (Heavy): Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. (e.g., bulk carcasses or large cases).
Pay Transparency
- Pay Range: $31.50 - $36.50 hourly. Starting rates vary based on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime: This is an hourly position subject to Alaska's 8-hour daily overtime laws.
Disclaimer
Sea Mart Quality Foods is an equal opportunity employer. This job description provides a high-level overview of the Meat Manager role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.
What you'll do
- The Meat Manager is responsible for leading the meat department, ensuring high standards of quality and profitability while managing inventory and vendor relationships. They also oversee team development and compliance with safety regulations.
About Hames Corporation
For over 75 years, Hames Corporation has been a family-owned and operated cornerstone of commerce and community in Southeast Alaska. Founded on a multi-generational commitment to quality, service, and our neighbors, our legacy is built on a deep understanding of the unique needs of the communities we call home.
Today, our family of businesses continues to uphold this tradition across the region. In Sitka, our flagship Sea Mart Quality Foods serves as the community's trusted full-service grocer, while Market Center offers a modern blend of groceries and daily essentials. Our commitment to convenience extends to Cascade Convenience Center, and specialty beverage needs are met by Watson Point Liquors. We are also proud to serve the community of Ketchikan with Newtown Liquor.
Our history is rich with decades of service, including our time operating the fondly remembered Silver Basin until its closure in 2024. As we look to the future, Hames Corporation remains steadfast in our dedication to investing in our local economies, supporting our employees, and providing the essential goods and friendly service that Alaskans have relied on for generations.
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