Job Description

Location: Leicester - Store 62: 575 New Leicester Hwy Asheville NC 28806
Posting End Date: 03/17/2026

Why Ingles

Ingles Markets has a place for everyone! Ingles began in 1963 as a single supermarket and has since grown into a regional grocery store chain with just under 200 retail locations operating in 6 southeastern states, a 1.6-million-square foot distribution center, two truck fleets, and a milk processing plant. Find your path - growth opportunities abound, and Ingles loves to promote from within!

At Ingles, we work as a team to provide our customers with a warm, hometown shopping experience - and your role is essential to making that happen. While all associates share a variety of responsibilities, our greatest pride comes from greeting customers with a smile and offering helpful service. Join a company that values leadership, safety, and customer satisfaction. Ingles is committed to your growth, offering training, development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to advance your career in retail management, we’d love to hear from you!

Opportunity

The Meat Market Manager is responsible for effective overall operation of the Meat Department to achieve sales and profit goals established for the department.

Key Responsibilites

• Greet customers within 10 feet and respond to questions promptly.
• Advise customers on product selection and provide accurate information.
• Develop a merchandising plan with leadership and set department goals.
• Prepare weekly associate schedules to ensure adequate coverage.
• Plan and execute daily meat cuts, ensuring quality presentation and accurate pricing, including tare weight and shrink allowances.
• Receive, price and restock merchandise, maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Verify all meat products are correctly received.
• Manage department expenses and apply energy-saving practices.
• Manage inventory for freshness, product rotation, and profitability.
• Handle damaged or spoiled products per company policy and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate records for invoices, price changes, spoilage, and in-store use.
• Keep products stocked, faced, and organized for maximum sales and freshness.
• Inspect packaged products for freshness and rewrap as needed.
• Monitor market conditions and competitor activity, sharing insights with the team.
• Comply with health regulations and weights/measures laws.
• Ensure equipment functions properly and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Monitor the area for hazards and maintain a safe environment.
• Adhere to scheduled hours and store rules.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Previous meat department/butcher experience is preferred.
• SERV Safe Certification is preferred.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs especially during times of high volume and/or stress.
• Must be able to read and do simple math problems.
• Wants to be part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• 18 years of age or older.

Benefits

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• 401(k) with company matching
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave (FT only)
• Paid bereavement and jury duty leave (FT only)
• Company paid life insurance (FT only)
• Scholarship program for High School Seniors