Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Ocala, FL

10h

About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager helps customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service while managing and leading the deli team. The role assists the Deli Manager with department management and merchandising to support productivity and profit, and is responsible for ordering, inventory controls, product quality, and team supervision. The Assistant Deli Manager coordinates production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork, and helps the team deliver high-quality products and customer service. The position also assists with hiring, teaching, training, and developing deli team members; unloads and sorts store deliveries; operates and maintains deli equipment; and ensures compliance with company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations. The role requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and includes physical work such as lifting and carrying products and standing for extended periods.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction and participate in a team environment.
Demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude when interacting with customers.
Possess leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
Have working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Have strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
Have and maintain Food Safety certification.
Ensure applicable federal, state, and company standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store and employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
Have strong organization and planning skills and be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Be able to lift and carry products weighing up to 70 lbs. from 4 to 60 inches in height, for up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance, for up to 4 hours.
Be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment.
Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Two years of supervisory experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of deli or related food service preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
Manage ordering, inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
Help lead the team in delivering high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
Unload and sort store deliveries.
Operate and maintain deli equipment, including ensuring equipment is in safe working condition.
Ensure company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed by the team.
Provide excellent customer service, take special orders, and answer phones.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Sick time plan.
Vacation accrual plan.
Opportunities for career growth.
15% discount on purchases at Sprouts for the employee and one other household family member.
Flexible schedules.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Company-paid life insurance.
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year.
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health Savings Account with company match, subject to eligibility requirements.
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care, subject to eligibility requirements.
Company-paid short-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, subject to eligibility requirements.
Paid holidays, subject to eligibility requirements.
DailyPay access for eligible employees, allowing transfer of earned pay before payday.