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.

Position Summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily deli department operations, ensuring excellent customer service, food quality, safety compliance, and department profitability. This position assists with supervising associates, maintaining merchandising standards, managing inventory, controlling shrink, and driving sales while promoting a clean, safe, and customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the deli department.
• Support production planning and execution to ensure product availability and freshness.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to maintain proper stock levels.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, packaged, labeled, displayed, and rotated.
• Help coordinate department activities to meet sales and customer demand.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
• Assist customers with product selection, special orders, and deli inquiries.
• Address and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Promote department products through suggestive selling and product knowledge.

Merchandising & Sales

• Maintain attractive, well-stocked, and organized displays.
• Ensure promotional programs, signage, and pricing are executed accurately.
• Assist with implementation of seasonal and sales-driving merchandising initiatives.
• Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities for growth.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and company policies.
• Monitor food preparation, storage, temperature logs, and handling procedures.
• Maintain department cleanliness, equipment sanitation, and safety standards.
• Ensure associates follow safe work practices and operational procedures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Assist with training, coaching, and developing deli associates.
• Provide daily direction and support to department team members.
• Promote a positive work environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect.
• Assist with scheduling and labor management efforts.
• Serve as acting department leader in the Deli Manager''s absence.

Financial Performance

• Assist in managing department expenses, inventory, and shrink reduction efforts.
• Support achievement of sales, labor, and profitability goals.
• Monitor productivity and operational efficiency.
• Help identify opportunities to improve department performance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications Required

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

Preferred

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience working in a deli, prepared foods, restaurant, or grocery environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, ordering, and labor management.

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, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around hot equipment, sharp tools, and refrigerated environments.
• Manual dexterity necessary for food preparation and handling tasks.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Attention to food quality, freshness, and presentation.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Results-driven mindset with a commitment to sales growth and profitability.

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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