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.

In this role, you'll help lead deli operations, support associates, ensure high‑quality food presentation, and deliver exceptional service. If you're friendly, detail‑oriented, and passionate about food and customer satisfaction, this is a strong next step.

Main responsibilities:

• [Support the Deli Manager in all areas of department operations and supervision
• Provide daily oversight for deli clerks and other deli staff
• Deliver excellent customer service - friendly, responsive, and product‑knowledgeable
• Maintain department goals for sales, labor, shrink, inventory, quality, and presentation
• Ensure proper food handling, workplace safety, and compliance with all policies
• Assist with product ordering, merchandising, pricing, stocking, and shelf allocation
• Perform deli clerk duties when needed (slicing, prepping, stocking, cleaning)
• Take charge of the department when the Deli Manager is not present
• Supervise 2-30 associates depending on shift volume
• Oversee the seafood and/or LaCarte areas as directed

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

• Soft skills:

• Friendly, communicative, and customer‑focused

• Strong attention to detail and product presentation

• Ability to motivate, guide, and support team members

• Calm, adaptable, and able to make decisions in a fast‑paced environment

• Competencies:

• Leadership and team supervision

• Food safety awareness

• Operational and merchandising execution

• Problem‑solving and good judgment

• Knowledge:

• Deli, fresh foods, or grocery department operations

• Food safety and sanitation procedures

• Company and department policies and procedures

• Abilities:

• Train staff, assign work, approve schedules, and provide coaching

• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy

• Perform repetitive tasks and work in freezer/cooler environments

• Maintain a safe, organized, compliant department

• Educational requirements: High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Other requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old

• Able to wear required hair restraints

• Work involves cold, refrigerated, or freezer environments

• Availability for peak customer hours, weekends, and holidays

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

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

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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