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Bench - Assistant Beef Shoppe Manager
Company : Lowes Foods
Location : Wake Forest, NC, 27587
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
Managing the beef shoppe at Lowes Foods involves a mix of hands-on meat preparation and leadership, ensuring top guest service and fresh product quality. Unlike general meat roles, it requires supervising staff, maintaining inventory, and driving sales specifically within beef and seafood departments in Wake Forest’s competitive grocery market.
Success in this role hinges on strong interpersonal skills, meat cutting expertise, and supervisory abilities. You'll need to master selling techniques, product freshness maintenance, and inventory control—all tailored to Lowes Foods' standards to boost customer satisfaction and department profitability.
Absolutely, this role builds vital experience in meat handling, team leadership, and operational management, which are highly transferable to broader beef production jobs or higher managerial roles within meat departments, especially in regions like Wake Forest with growing food retail sectors.
Key challenges include maintaining strict freshness and safety standards in a humid climate, balancing inventory to avoid shrinkage, and managing staff schedules effectively amidst local demand fluctuations—factors critical in Wake Forest’s dynamic market for beef and seafood.
Lowes Foods offers hands-on training, mentoring, and opportunities to learn diverse tasks like meat cutting and inventory management. Managers receive feedback to enhance selling skills and guest interactions, fostering a path towards higher leadership within the company.
While formal certifications aren't always mandatory, local employers in Wake Forest value food safety and sanitation certifications, along with demonstrated meat handling knowledge, which can enhance job prospects and compliance with North Carolina’s health regulations.
In Wake Forest, Assistant Beef Shoppe Managers typically earn between $32,000 and $42,000 annually, reflecting local market conditions and the specialized skills required in meat department supervision and product handling within regional grocery chains like Lowes Foods.
Lowes Foods promotes a community-focused, guest-first culture, encouraging managers to foster friendly team dynamics and personalized customer service. This environment supports hands-on involvement with products and staff, creating a rewarding and collaborative workplace.
A typical day involves overseeing meat prep, ensuring product quality, training staff, managing inventory levels, and maintaining cleanliness standards. Balancing operational tasks with guest engagement is crucial to meet sales targets and deliver exceptional service.
Lowes Foods offers a unique blend of community-oriented retail experience and specialized meat department leadership, combined with opportunities for skill development and advancement, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a hands-on management career in Wake Forest’s food industry.