The Deli Department Manager is responsible for working closely with all Deli employees in an effort to ensure all company policies and procedures are being followed, department goals and objectives are being obtained, and employees’ needs are being met. Contributes to store sales and profitability by effectively managing all aspects of department operations, to include but not limited to labor, expenses, accurate pricing, stock levels, merchandising, and customer service.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Leads, supports, and reinforces performance expectations.
- Responsible for thorough and consistent training and leadership of new Deli employees.
- Manages Deli labor goals by creating associate schedules and collaborating with store leadership on labor objectives.
- Provides guidance and delegates duties to Deli Department employees.
- Develops employees by supporting professional goals and objectives.
- Manages all aspects of gross profit goals, planning and shrink control.
- Ensures correct signage is represented throughout the Deli Department.
- Observes sales floor and back stock conditions; takes action to correct areas of opportunity.
- Maintains inventory levels and ensures accurate pricing on products received and sold.
- Provides excellent customer service by addressing concerns and resolving problems.
- Contributes to overall cleanliness of the department by maintaining, organizing, and cleaning work areas, shelving and sales floor as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.
- High school education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Leadership experience required with retail or restaurant preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
- Thorough knowledge of the retail food business, perishable department operations, merchandising skills, and must be able to make timely and effective decisions.
- Knowledge and understanding of all safety requirements and company safety policies.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
- Full range of upper body motion
- Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
- May be exposed to varying temperatures such as refrigerators, freezers, kitchens, and sales floor.
Work ScheduleThe Deli Department Manager is a full-time salaried position. The work schedule may include mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person