Meat Service Counter Manager
Festival Foods
Meat Service Counter Manager
Festival Foods
Wisconsin grocer delivering community-focused service
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Title: Meat Service Counter ManagerReports To: Meat Department Manager
As the Meat Service Counter Manager, you'll be the go-to expert for fresh meat and seafood—blending hands-on food service with associate development. You’ll coach a team of sales associates to serve up specialty cuts and meal solutions with speed, safety, and a smile. From maintaining a clean, well-stocked counter to leading by example in customer service and team development, you’ll ensure a smooth, standout experience for every guest.
If you’ve worked in fast food, grocery, or any kind of food service role—and you’re ready to grow your career in retail leadership—this could be your perfect next step.
As a Meat Service Counter Manager, you will:
Coach, train, and support the Meat Service Counter team—setting clear expectations, coaching daily performance, and creating a culture of excellent guest service and accountability.
Create and manage weekly schedules to ensure appropriate coverage across all shifts while balancing labor goals and individual availability.
Work side-by-side with the team to package, label, and merchandise products in the service case—maintaining consistent quality, freshness, and visual appeal.
Maintain clean, organized, and food-safe workspaces by following daily standards for sanitation, restocking supplies, and ensuring all team members follow proper cleaning procedures.
Monitor product rotation, case presentation, and temperature logs to ensure food safety and compliance with all company policies.
Communicate with the Meat Department Manager regarding associate performance feedback, and overall department execution.
Ensure proper inventory of packaging materials and counter supplies—replenishing as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
Lead by example behind the counter and on the sales floor, modeling safe equipment use, high service standards, and teamwork during busy shifts.
What We're Looking For:
To excel in the Meat Service Counter Manager role, you should have:
The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
WORK SCHEDULE
The Meat Service Counter Manager is a full-time position. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays, with the flexibility to work evenings or overnight as needed
Wisconsin grocer delivering community-focused service
Festival Foods is a Wisconsin-based grocer with 40+ full-service supermarkets. It provides groceries and everyday essentials with a focus on strong customer service and value, supported by extensive associate benefits and programs that aim to empower staff. The stores stock a wide range of products in a traditional grocery format, including fresh departments, household items, and personal care, and they emphasize community involvement in their operations. Unlike many competitors, Festival Foods differentiates itself through its commitment to giving back to Wisconsin communities and treating guests and associates as top priorities. The company’s goal is to serve Wisconsin communities with reliable, friendly service and good value while supporting its employees and local programs.
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