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 Summary
The Service Deli Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Service Deli Department, including customer service, food preparation, merchandising, sales growth, labor management, food safety compliance, and team leadership. This role ensures the department operates efficiently, delivers high-quality products, maintains excellent presentation standards, and provides an exceptional shopping experience for customers.
Key Responsibilities Customer Service & Sales

• Promote a customer-first culture by delivering exceptional service and promptly resolving customer concerns.
• Build customer loyalty through product knowledge, quality offerings, and outstanding service.
• Drive department sales through effective merchandising, promotions, sampling programs, and seasonal displays.
• Ensure product availability and maintain attractive, fully stocked service cases and displays.
• Monitor department performance and implement strategies to achieve sales and profitability goals.

Department Operations

• Oversee daily deli operations, including production, service counters, grab-and-go offerings, and catering programs where applicable.
• Ensure all food products are prepared, packaged, displayed, and stored according to company standards.
• Maintain proper inventory levels through effective ordering, receiving, and inventory management practices.
• Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and code date compliance.
• Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and execution of promotional programs.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department associates.
• Create work schedules that balance operational needs and labor budgets.
• Provide ongoing performance feedback and recognition to team members.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment.
• Ensure associates are properly trained in food safety, sanitation, and customer service standards.

Financial Management

• Manage department expenses, including labor, shrink, supplies, and product costs.
• Review sales, margin, and performance reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Support inventory counts and ensure accurate recordkeeping.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation throughout all work, preparation, storage, and customer service areas.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, labeling, and temperature control of all products.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and correct safety concerns.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Safety & Loss Prevention

• Promote a safe working environment for associates and customers.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of department equipment.
• Follow accident prevention and incident reporting procedures.
• Support company asset protection and shrink reduction initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous deli, food service, or retail management experience required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, and sanitation practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze business results and make sound operational decisions.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and more with assistance when necessary.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and around food preparation equipment.
• Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, fryers, and other department equipment.

Desired Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Customer focus
• Food safety and sanitation expertise
• Sales and merchandising excellence
• Financial and operational management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication and collaboration
• Organization and attention to detail
• Accountability and adaptability

The Service Deli Manager plays a critical role in ensuring food quality, operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial success while developing a high-performing team that delivers an exceptional fresh food experience.

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

Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values

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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