Assistant Deli Manager

Weis Markets • Hummelstown, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the daily operation of the deli department, working with the Deli Manager to oversee merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, customer service, inventory, staffing, and compliance. The role helps maintain fresh, high-quality merchandise, control product damage and loss, and ensure appropriate stock levels. It also supervises department associates in partnership with the department manager or in the manager’s absence.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completed or in progress, and at least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment. The associate must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Requirements

• Completed or working toward a high school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous customer service by greeting customers, offering assistance, suggesting alternatives, answering questions, and maintaining a positive attitude.
• Use proper product-handling techniques to maintain fresh, quality merchandise and help control damages and product losses.
• Assist the Deli Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service.
• Coordinate sales and merchandising plans to maintain appropriate stock levels and freshness.
• Monitor competitor activity related to merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
• Oversee department inventory by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders, and supplies, and help prepare for period-end physical inventory.
• Review schedules and work assignments and control labor costs.
• Assist with associate training, recognize performance, and develop associate talent.
• Follow company policies and procedures, including daily checklists and reporting requirements.
• Audit receiving, pricing, stock levels, freshness, quality, record keeping, and sanitation practices.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal requirements for sanitation, food handling, health, safety, weights and measures, and labeling; complete required product logs.
• Follow safety guidelines when using equipment and utensils.
• Promote smooth department workflow by cooperating with coworkers and supervisors and continually improving job performance.
• Perform staff duties and other job duties as requested by management.
• Supervise department associates in partnership with, or in the absence of, the department manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED