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 Purpose

The Deli Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the Deli Department, including sales, food production, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, food safety, and associate development. This position ensures the department consistently delivers high-quality products, outstanding customer service, and operational excellence while achieving sales and profitability goals. The Deli Manager maintains company standards for freshness, sanitation, safety, and presentation while creating an exceptional shopping experience for customers.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Direct and oversee the daily operations of the Deli Department.
• Ensure department standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and cleanliness are consistently maintained.
• Coordinate food production and product availability to meet customer demand.
• Maintain attractive, fully stocked service cases, displays, and self-service areas.
• Execute company merchandising plans, promotional programs, and seasonal initiatives.
• Monitor department productivity and operational efficiency.

Food Production & Inventory Management

• Oversee food preparation, packaging, labeling, and display activities.
• Manage ordering, receiving, inventory control, and replenishment processes.
• Ensure proper product rotation using First-In, First-Out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize out-of-stocks and reduce waste.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and promotional compliance.
• Control shrink through proper forecasting, inventory management, and production planning.

Sales & Financial Performance

• Achieve department sales, gross margin, and profitability goals.
• Analyze sales reports and operational metrics to identify performance opportunities.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve department results.
• Manage labor expenses through effective scheduling and productivity planning.
• Support company initiatives focused on increasing sales and customer satisfaction.

Customer Service

• Promote and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Assist customers with product selection, catering requests, meal solutions, and special orders.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Ensure associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
• Foster customer loyalty through quality products and positive customer experiences.

Leadership & Associate Development

• Recruit, train, coach, and develop deli associates.
• Establish performance expectations and hold associates accountable for results.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Promote teamwork, engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the department.
• Ensure associates are properly trained on food handling, customer service, and department procedures.

Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, preparation, labeling, and temperature controls.
• Maintain required department documentation and records.
• Conduct routine inspections and address deficiencies immediately.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and operational standards.

Safety & Loss Prevention

• Maintain a safe environment for customers and associates.
• Ensure safe operation of slicers, ovens, fryers, mixers, and other department equipment.
• Identify and correct workplace hazards promptly.
• Support loss prevention efforts and shrink reduction initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with workplace safety policies and procedures.

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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