Assistant Meat​/Seafood Manager

Assistant Meat/Seafood Manager – Sprouts Farmers Market

Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge of meat and seafood with others, teaching and developing a team, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast‑paced environment?

Help customers make healthy food choices while maintaining a high‑quality meat and seafood department. This role requires precision, expertise, and a passion for customer experience in one of the fastest growing retailers.

• Assist the Meat & Seafood Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Order and control inventory, maintain product quality, and supervise the Meat & Seafood team.
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Help lead a team that delivers the finest product quality, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Meat & Seafood team.
• Manage weekly ad items, assist with inventory and ordering, enforce department practices for receiving, stocking, and unloading product, and follow “Clean as You Go” and “Fresh at 4” programs.
• Unload and sort store deliveries and operate and maintain meat & seafood equipment.
• Ensure execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations and enforce awareness among team members.
• Perform general housekeeping in the department; clean and sanitize work areas.

• At least 18 years of age with basic math, weights, and measures knowledge.
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience, proven leadership experience, and 2–3 years grocery retail experience in meat department processes preferred.
• Dependable, reliable, and able to perform related duties as assigned.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior, positive attitude, and customer interaction skills.
• Flexible schedule work ability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Good communication skills and teamwork participation.
• Battery‑to‑work up to 8 hours, standing up to 4 hours continuously, walk up to 2 miles per shift.
• Capable of lifting/carrying 25–90 lbs., operating a pallet jack for up to 500 lbs., and performing other weight handling duties as described.
• Ability to use sharp knives, band saw, grinder, sausage maker, box cutter, wrapping machine, and tenderizer.
• Good vision required for handling knives and equipment.

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan for employees and immediate families
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for employee and one family member on all purchases at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year featuring prizes, food, and fun

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Sprouts Farmers Market offers Daily Pay—eligible employees can transfer earned money at no extra cost and receive it the next business day for free.

Grow your career in healthy living with a company that values customer service, high‑quality produce, natural meats, and a fun, friendly environment. Join a rapidly growing retailer that empowers team members and celebrates diversity.

At Sprouts, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups create spaces for connection, support, and growth. We welcome all applicants and provide equal opportunity for employment.

Sprouts considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. We also comply with California law regarding information collection. The above statements describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive. Sprouts reserves the right to amend duties and responsibilities as needed.