Assistant Deli Manager

Assistant Deli Manager

Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing all aspects of Deli Department operations to achieve sales, profitability, customer service, and operational objectives. This position assists with team leadership, food production, merchandising, inventory management, food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the department.

Key Responsibilities

Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily Deli Department operations.
• Ensure deli products are properly prepared, packaged, stocked, rotated, and merchandised.
• Maintain high standards for product quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, production planning, and shrink control.
• Ensure pricing, signage, and promotional displays are accurate and properly executed.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and equipment readiness.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, meal solutions, catering options, and special orders.
• Address customer questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote deli products, seasonal offerings, and department programs.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge and service excellence.

Leadership and Team Development

• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching department associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to team members.
• Help develop schedules that support operational and customer service needs.
• Monitor workflow and adjust associate assignments based on business needs.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Reinforce company policies, procedures, and customer service expectations.

Food Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Monitor proper food preparation, handling, labeling, storage, temperature control, and rotation procedures.
• Maintain clean and sanitary food preparation, service, storage, and sales areas.
• Ensure associates follow proper personal hygiene and food-handling practices.
• Identify and address food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety concerns.

Merchandising and Inventory

• Maintain attractive, organized, and fully stocked deli displays and service cases.
• Assist with production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering products and supplies.
• Support promotional, seasonal, and merchandising initiatives.
• Follow proper rotation and date-control procedures to maintain freshness and reduce shrink.

Management Support

• Support the Deli Manager in achieving department sales, productivity, shrink, and operational goals.
• Monitor department conditions and adjust priorities based on business needs.
• Communicate staffing, product, equipment, operational, and customer concerns to appropriate leadership.
• Assume department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Deli Manager.
• Perform additional duties as assigned based on department and store needs.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.