Assistant Deli Manager

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Job Summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the deli department. This position assists with driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and leading department associates. The Assistant Deli Manager assumes department leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Deli Manager.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing daily deli department operations to ensure efficient and effective execution.
• Ensure products are prepared, stored, displayed, and rotated according to company standards.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering, receiving, and merchandising.
• Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing shrink and waste.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards.

Customer Service

• Provide outstanding customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Respond to customer inquiries, concerns, and special requests promptly and professionally.
• Promote deli products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.
• Ensure service counters are staffed and operating efficiently.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with recruiting, training, coaching, and developing deli associates.
• Help create work schedules and manage daily labor allocation.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment focused on teamwork and accountability.
• Support performance management and associate engagement initiatives.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, temperature monitoring, and cleaning procedures.
• Ensure associates follow company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Complete required food safety and operational documentation accurately.

Financial Performance

• Assist in achieving department sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Monitor shrink, spoilage, and waste while implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Support promotional and seasonal merchandising programs to maximize sales opportunities.
• Help maintain inventory accuracy and cost controls.

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

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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