Assistant Deli Manager

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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 all aspects of deli department operations, including customer service, food safety, production, merchandising, inventory control, labor management, and associate development. This position helps ensure the department consistently delivers fresh, high-quality products while achieving sales, shrink, and profitability goals and maintaining compliance with all company standards.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

Assist in managing the daily operations of the Deli Department.

Ensure service cases, displays, hot food areas, and self-service sections are fully stocked, clean, and maintained to company standards.

Monitor product quality, freshness, rotation, and code dating.

Support food production planning to ensure product availability and minimize waste.

Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and product replenishment.

Execute merchandising programs, seasonal promotions, and sales initiatives.

Customer Service

Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.

Assist customers with product selection, special orders, catering inquiries, and meal solutions.

Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.

Promote deli products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.

Foster a customer-first culture among all department associates.

Leadership & Team Development

Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, and developing deli associates.

Provide daily direction, support, and work assignments to department team members.

Help establish performance expectations and accountability standards.

Promote teamwork, engagement, and a positive work environment.

Lead by example through professionalism, dependability, and excellent customer service.

Food Safety & Sanitation

Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and safety regulations.

Monitor proper handling, preparation, storage, and rotation of deli products.

Maintain temperature logs, cleaning schedules, and sanitation records.

Ensure department equipment is properly cleaned and maintained.

Support department readiness for inspections, audits, and food safety reviews.

Inventory & Merchandising

Assist in managing inventory levels to maximize sales and minimize shrink.

Monitor ordering accuracy and inventory movement.

Verify pricing, signage, and promotional displays are accurate and current.

Support shrink reduction initiatives through proper production planning and inventory controls.

Identify opportunities to improve sales through effective merchandising and product presentation.

Financial Performance

Assist in achieving department sales, gross margin, labor, and shrink goals.

Monitor waste and support cost-control initiatives.

Support labor planning and productivity improvement efforts.

Review department performance metrics and assist with action planning.

Help maintain operational efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications Preferred Experience

Previous deli, food service, restaurant, grocery retail, or fresh foods experience preferred.

Prior supervisory, lead, or management experience preferred.

Knowledge of food preparation, merchandising, and inventory management preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Strong customer service and communication skills.

Ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.

Strong organizational and time management abilities.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Attention to detail and commitment to product quality.

Basic math and computer proficiency.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Frequent bending, reaching, twisting, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.

Ability to work in refrigerated environments and around heated food preparation equipment.

Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, fryers, mixers, and other department equipment.

Work Environment

Fast-paced retail grocery and food service environment.

Frequent exposure to refrigerated storage areas and food preparation equipment.

Regular interaction with customers and associates.

Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Success Factors

Maintains exceptional food quality, freshness, and department conditions.

Delivers outstanding customer service and customer satisfaction.

Supports achievement of department sales, labor, shrink, and profitability goals.

Develops a knowledgeable, engaged, and customer-focused team.

Demonstrates leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.

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 Value

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.

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