Meat & Seafood Asst. Manager - Plum Market Ann Arbor

Job Description

Job Description

Join the Plum Market Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity!

Plum Market is a fast-growing leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are dedicated to offering the finest selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items while delivering an exceptional experience to our Customers.

At Plum Market, our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do . We are passionate about high-quality food, beverages, and grocery essentials, helping our Customers lead a better lifestyle. Our priority is creating a welcoming environment that supports both our Customers and our Team Members.

Our Retail Grocery Stores reflect the diverse communities we serve . From our dedicated Team Members and valued Customers to our local vendors and thoughtfully curated product selection, we take pride in fostering an inclusive and thriving culture. If you share our enthusiasm, we’d love for you to apply and discover how you can be part of our team!

Why Work at Plum Market?

Flexible Scheduling – Full-time and part-time positions available with a variety of retail shifts to support work-life balance.

Grow Your Passion – Learn about great food while advancing your skills and knowledge.

Comprehensive Training – We invest in our Team Members with exceptional training programs.

Competitive Holiday Pay – Earn time and a half for working on five federally recognized holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.

Career Growth Opportunities – As a growing company, we provide promotional pathways, so you can grow with us!

Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.

401(k) with Company Match – Available after just six months.

Team Member Discounts – Enjoy 20% off grocery purchases and 50% off Team Member meals.

Plum Market is more than just a workplace – it’s a desirable and rewarding environment where your contributions matter.

Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.

Ready to be part of something special? Apply today!

Description:

The Meat & Seafood Assistant Team Leader supports the daily operations and team leadership of the Meat & Seafood department at Plum Market. This role partners closely with the Team Leader to ensure consistent execution of merchandising, production, inventory, labor, and retail Customer Service standards. The Assistant Team Leader helps train and supervise Team Members, supports margin and shrink goals, and ensures high standards of product quality, cleanliness, and presentation. In the absence of the Team Leader, this role assumes full departmental leadership responsibilities.

Who you are:

You model and provide exceptional retail Customer Service.

You have strong knowledge and hands-on experience in meat and seafood handling, cutting, and merchandising.

You are detail-oriented, reliable, and driven to meet department goals.

You collaborate well with your Team Leader and enjoy supporting others to succeed.

You value inclusion and contribute to a respectful, team-oriented culture.

You are proactive, solution-focused, and take ownership of your work.

You take pride in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and freshness throughout the department.

What you will bring:

Previous experience in meat and seafood operations, including product handling and cutting.

Strong knife skills and a working knowledge of safety, sanitation, and rotation practices.

Ability to manage and update order guides, inventory logs, SOPs, and training materials.

Clear communication skills with Team Members, Customers, and Leadership.

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Ability to stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break – we work on the floor, and alongside our team.

Ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push/pull carts up to 100 lbs. unassisted.

What you will do:

Support daily department operations including receiving, cutting, packaging, merchandising, and sanitation.

Assist the Team Leader with training, coaching, and supervising Team Members to uphold performance and service standards.

Ensure proper rotation, storage, and labeling of all meat and seafood products.

Help monitor inventory, control shrink, and meet margin goals.

Maintain accurate pricing and signage across all fresh and packaged items.

Participate in building displays, executing promotional sets, and seasonal merchandising.

Provide prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service to Guests.

Step into leadership responsibilities as needed when the Team Leader is unavailable.

Communicate department needs and opportunities to Store Leadership and Support Teams.

Uphold all Plum Market policies, safety procedures, and standard operating practices.