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.

Main responsibilities:

Position Summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Deli Department, ensuring outstanding customer service, food safety compliance, product quality, and department profitability. This role assists in leading deli associates, maintaining production and merchandising standards, driving sales, and ensuring customers receive a fresh, high-quality deli experience.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Deli Department.
• Ensure deli products are prepared, stocked, and displayed in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation throughout the day.
• Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and readiness.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist the Deli Manager in supervising, training, and developing deli associates.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to improve productivity and service.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Serve as department leader in the Deli Manager's absence.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, meal solutions, catering orders, and special requests.
• Address customer concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure department associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.

Food Production & Merchandising

• Assist with food preparation, production schedules, and inventory management.
• Ensure all products meet company quality and presentation standards.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotional displays, and seasonal programs.
• Verify pricing accuracy, signage, and proper product rotation.
• Support catering and special-order programs as applicable.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and company requirements.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, temperature monitoring, and recordkeeping practices.
• Promote workplace safety and adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Ensure department equipment is maintained and operated properly.

Financial Performance

• Support the achievement of departmental sales, profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Assist with ordering and inventory control processes.
• Monitor waste and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity initiatives.

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.