Assistant Deli Manager

Assistant Deli Manager

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 Summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily deli department operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, food quality, food safety compliance, and department profitability. This position assists with associate supervision, inventory management, merchandising execution, production planning, and shrink control while helping maintain a clean, organized, and customer-focused deli department.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the deli department.
• Support food production planning to ensure adequate product availability and freshness.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and product rotation.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, packaged, labeled, displayed, and stored according to company standards.
• Help maintain department organization, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with implementing company programs, department initiatives, and operational procedures.

Customer Service

• Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, meal solutions, catering requests, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote deli offerings through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
• Foster a culture focused on customer satisfaction and service excellence.

Merchandising & Sales

• Maintain attractive, fully stocked, and organized product displays.
• Ensure promotional displays, pricing, and signage are accurate and properly executed.
• Support seasonal, holiday, and sales-driving merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor sales trends and communicate opportunities to improve department performance.
• Maintain product quality, freshness, and presentation standards.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and company regulations.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, temperature controls, and handling procedures.
• Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of equipment, work areas, and display cases.
• Verify product quality, freshness, and code dating standards are maintained.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe environment for associates and customers.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing deli associates.
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and support to department team members.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management efforts.
• Monitor productivity and help ensure department goals are achieved.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Deli Manager's absence.

Financial Performance

• Assist in controlling department expenses, inventory levels, and shrink.
• Support achievement of sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Monitor department productivity and operational effectiveness.
• Help identify opportunities to improve financial performance and customer satisfaction.
• Support initiatives designed to increase sales and operational efficiency.

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous grocery, retail, food service, restaurant, or deli experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of food preparation, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience in deli, prepared foods, restaurant, or grocery operations.
• Knowledge of inventory control, ordering systems, and labor management practices.
• Food safety certification or ability to obtain certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and around hot food preparation equipment.
• Manual dexterity necessary for food preparation, slicing, packaging, and stocking activities.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to exceptional customer service.
• Attention to food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on food safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on sales growth and profitability.

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