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Bench - Assistant Beef Shoppe Manager
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Apex, NC, 27502
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 31 December 2025
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
Thriving in this role requires a mix of interpersonal skills, meat product knowledge, and supervisory ability. Strong communication, sales aptitude, and comfort with meat cutting and handling are vital. Experience in managing inventory and labor scheduling also enhances success in Apex’s competitive beef retail environment.
Unlike general meat clerk jobs, this assistant manager role involves leadership responsibilities such as staff training, achieving sales targets, and overseeing inventory control. The position demands hands-on product prep combined with operational oversight, blending customer interaction with managerial tasks.
Yes, beginning as an assistant beef shoppe manager often leads to full department manager positions or broader food service supervisory roles. Gaining expertise in product knowledge, team leadership, and sales strategies at this level lays a strong foundation for climbing beef industry management ladders.
Lowes Foods emphasizes a guest-first approach with polite, friendly service while maintaining strict merchandising and safety standards. Their focus on team development and operational excellence in Apex means assistants must balance sales performance with staff mentorship and quality assurance.
This dual role requires managing both beef and seafood product lines, ensuring freshness, inventory accuracy, and guest satisfaction across both. Balancing these departments demands adaptability and knowledge in handling diverse perishables within Lowes Foods’ standards.
Assistant beef shoppe managers in Apex generally earn between $32,000 and $42,000 annually, depending on experience and skill level. This range aligns with regional meat department managerial roles factoring in supervisory duties and specialized product handling.
Apex’s growing food retail sector means moderate competition for skilled beef shoppe assistant managers. Candidates with solid meat handling experience and leadership skills stand out, given local demand for professionals who can boost sales while maintaining high product standards.
While not always mandatory, certifications in food safety (like ServSafe) and meat cutting can improve employability in Apex. Local employers value candidates with proven knowledge of sanitation standards and the technical skills needed for handling beef and seafood products safely.
High customer volume can test multitasking abilities, requiring quick product prep, efficient staff coordination, and maintaining quality under pressure. Balancing inventory and shrink control while delivering friendly service during peak times is crucial to success in this role.
This position blends hands-on product prep with supervisory duties, including team training and labor budgeting. Unlike standard meat clerk roles, it provides a platform to develop leadership skills and decision-making experience within a reputable regional grocer like Lowes Foods.