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Bench - Assistant Beef Shoppe Manager
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Southern Pines, NC, 28387
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 2 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
In Southern Pines, NC, the Bench - Beef Shoppe role at Lowes Foods involves tailoring merchandising and guest service to regional tastes. Understanding local beef consumption habits and seafood preferences helps optimize product offerings, ensuring customer satisfaction and driving sales in this community-focused market.
Strong interpersonal skills, effective team supervision, and proactive training abilities are crucial. At Lowes Foods, an Assistant Beef Shoppe Manager thrives by fostering positive guest interactions, guiding staff performance, and managing inventory and labor efficiently to meet departmental goals.
Daily tasks include overseeing meat and seafood prep, ensuring product freshness, managing inventory levels, and supporting staff in guest engagement. Balancing operational duties with quality control and sales targets shapes a dynamic and hands-on workday in this management role.
Southern Pines shows steady demand for skilled assistant managers in food retail, especially in meat and seafood sectors. The area's growing population and local food culture drive consistent hiring needs, making it a promising location for advancing a career in beef shoppe management.
Many assume it's solely about cutting meat, but this role equally requires strong leadership, inventory management, and customer service skills. It demands multitasking between hands-on prep work and supervising a team to maintain high standards and drive sales.
Lowes Foods emphasizes guest experience, product quality, and community engagement. Managers at the beef shoppe uphold these by ensuring friendly service, maintaining top-notch product freshness, and training staff to represent the brand’s commitment to excellence.
Lowes Foods supports advancement through skill development in meat and seafood operations, management training, and performance feedback. Successful managers often progress to department leadership or broader store management roles, reflecting a strong internal promotion culture.
Typically, this position offers between $35,000 and $45,000 annually, reflecting local market rates for grocery department supervisory roles. Compensation varies with experience, but competitive pay aligns with responsibilities like team oversight and product quality management.
Southern Pines has moderate competition for beef shoppe assistant managers, with fewer large retailers than metropolitan areas. This can mean better opportunities at Lowes Foods for candidates with strong meat department skills and leadership potential.
The role involves frequent lifting up to 50 lbs, prolonged standing, bending, and working in cold environments. Candidates should be prepared for these physical requirements alongside managerial responsibilities to maintain department operations effectively.