Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • Haddon Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market plays a crucial role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service and managing a busy deli team. This position involves assisting the Deli Manager in overseeing department operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining inventory controls while fostering a positive team environment.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude, capable of interacting with customers and taking special orders.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, with knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety certification and knowledge of federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, and sanitation.
• Strong organization and planning skills, able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift/carry product weighing up to 70 lbs. and stand for up to 4 hours continuously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
• Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience for customers.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
• Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Deli team members are also aware of and following these procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all purchases
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays
• DailyPay option for accessing earned wages before payday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed