Assistant Deli Manager

Job Description

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 daily department operations, including food production, merchandising, customer service, inventory management, food safety, and associate development. This position helps ensure the deli department achieves sales and profitability goals while delivering fresh, high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily deli department operations to ensure efficient production and customer service.
• Support execution of department sales plans, promotions, and merchandising programs.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, displayed, stocked, and rotated to maintain freshness and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to support customer demand.
• Help maintain department conditions that meet company standards.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership and direction to deli associates in the absence of the Deli Manager.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching associates.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a customer-focused culture.
• Support scheduling and labor planning to meet operational needs.
• Help ensure associates understand and follow company policies and procedures.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure customer needs are met promptly.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, catering inquiries, and meal solutions.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Build customer loyalty through friendly, knowledgeable service.

Food Production & Quality

• Assist in overseeing preparation of deli products including hot foods, salads, sandwiches, rotisserie items, and ready-to-eat meals.
• Ensure recipes, portion controls, and production standards are consistently followed.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the department.
• Minimize shrink through proper forecasting, production planning, and inventory management.

Financial & Inventory Management

• Support achievement of sales, gross profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Assist with inventory control, receiving, and ordering processes.
• Monitor pricing accuracy and promotional execution.
• Review department performance metrics and support continuous improvement efforts.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, temperature controls, and rotation procedures.
• Promote workplace safety and adherence to company compliance standards.
• Assist in preparing for internal audits and regulatory inspections.

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

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About Us

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.

Disclaimer


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.


Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer


This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


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