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Bench - Assistant Beef Shoppe Manager
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Garner, NC, 27529
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
Overview
To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Beef Shoppe Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operations are maintained in the beef shoppe/seafood department to achieve maximum sales. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.
Responsibilities
1. Ensures all guests receive polite, friendly greetings and interactions from the Beef Shoppe staff. Creates a selling environment through the use of selling skills.2. Achieves budgeted sales, supply/wrap, shrink, and gross profits for the Beef Shoppe and seafood departments.3. Prepare products for sale (meat cutting, slicing, trimming, wrapping, weighing, and pricing) according to Lowes Foods Standards.4. Maintains the desired level of inventory and supplies for the Beef Shoppe and seafood departments. Ensures in stock conditions through proper ordering.5. Operates the department according to merchandising and operational programs and guidelines.6. Maintains high quality and freshness with products available for sale. Ensures all products are in date.7. Maintains safety and sanitation standards in all areas that come in contact with meat/seafood and in the prep areas, coolers, freezers, and sales floor.8. Provides guidance, orientation, training, and feedback to the Beef Shoppe and seafood department staff to ensure Beef Shoppe hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards and guest interaction.9. Performs product preparation, receiving, stocking, and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.10. Maintains the department's labor budget and ensures that optimal hours are scheduled for the department to maximize sales and guest service.11. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
1. Should possess good interpersonal skills, effective selling skills, and have an outgoing personality.2. Ability to work well with others. Ability to sell and interact with guests.3. Ability to lift 50 lbs. occasionally and 25 lbs. constantly.4. Ability to read and understand information and directions.5. Knowledge of meat/seafood products and operations.6. Ability to supervise people, including training and development.7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job, including operating a computer.8. Must be at least 18 years old.9. Must be able to work in a cold environment.10. Ability to bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods of time.
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Frequently asked questions
The Bench - Beef Shoppe role blends hands-on meat preparation with leadership, requiring expertise in beef products and supervisory skills. Unlike standard meat clerks, it demands managing inventory, coaching staff, and ensuring guest satisfaction, making it a hybrid between butcher duties and assistant management in food retail.
Success in this role hinges on strong interpersonal communication, proficiency in meat cutting techniques, and the ability to oversee operational budgets. Unlike entry-level meat positions, it also requires supervisory experience and knowledge of merchandising tailored to beef and seafood departments.
Balancing product freshness with sales goals, maintaining safety standards in cold environments, and managing staff schedules to optimize guest service are frequent hurdles. Additionally, adapting to fluctuating inventory and ensuring compliance with company merchandising guidelines adds complexity.
Garner shows moderate demand for skilled meat supervisors, with several food retailers seeking experienced candidates. Local competition is influenced by the area's growing population and proximity to Raleigh, making managerial roles in meat and seafood departments increasingly sought after.
Garner’s relatively affordable living costs allow Lowes Foods to offer competitive wages for assistant beef shoppe managers, typically ranging from $38,000 to $45,000 annually. Salary packages often reflect regional market standards balanced with the role’s specialized skills.
Lowes Foods emphasizes hands-on training and development within its meat and seafood departments, providing assistants with chances to lead cross-functional teams and engage in merchandising strategy. This approach fosters growth beyond basic supervision, enhancing career trajectory.
Working in this role equips individuals with versatile skills in team leadership, inventory management, and customer service, which are highly valued in food retail. The exposure to both meat preparation and operational oversight positions candidates well for future management roles.
Typically, salaries for this role hover between $40,000 and $47,000 annually, depending on experience and store performance. This aligns with the regional meat department managerial pay scale, reflecting responsibilities in supervising staff, inventory control, and guest service.
While Western Beef and Outback Steakhouse focus more on volume sales or restaurant operations, Lowes Foods combines retail meat expertise with a strong emphasis on customer interaction and merchandising. The Bench role leans more toward grocery-specific product knowledge and department leadership.
Lowes Foods prioritizes maintaining high freshness standards and ensuring every guest receives friendly, knowledgeable service. Assistants are expected to lead by example in product handling and foster a welcoming atmosphere that encourages sales through effective selling skills.