Ready Meals Lead-Darnestown

Deli Department Manager

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Deli Department Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food quality, people, and performance. As a Deli Department Manager, you will oversee daily deli operations, drive sales, and ensure high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your team-building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.

Building the future of food and well-being starts with fresh, delicious food and great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience customers can trust and enjoy every day.

Main responsibilities:

• PM Deli Lead will oversee Safeway's New "Ready Meals" program.
• This is a Full-Time position; the contractual wage rate is $18.00/hour. If already above this rate a $1.50 premium above your clerk rate will be given.
• You MUST be available to work five nights a week. The 4th and 5th night shift will not be eligible for overtime for hours worked after 6 PM. At least two of these night shifts must end by 10 PM. Any work beyond 10 PM on a 4th or 5th night will be paid at the overtime rate.
• The PM Deli Lead will be responsible for all aspects of the new "Ready Meals" program including but not limited to merchandising, meal kit completion and training/supervising associates on the "Ready Meals" program.
• Applicants must be proficient in performing Deli/Food service work for periods of time.
• Other duties as may be assigned by management.

• Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for food quality

• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills

• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Competencies:

• Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution

• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management

• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control

• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight

Knowledge:

• Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation

• Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards

• Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications

Abilities:

• Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization

• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments

• Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• 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