Assistant Deli Manager

Albertsons Companies • DeSoto, TX

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About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in the daily operation of the Service Deli Department. The role helps ensure excellent customer service, high-quality fresh products, proper inventory levels, food safety and sanitation, effective merchandising, and efficient department operations. It also assists with supervising, scheduling, training, and developing department associates.

The position combines customer service and deli production with inventory, merchandising, sanitation, and team leadership responsibilities. The Assistant Deli Manager works in a fast-paced retail environment and helps maintain department performance in accordance with company standards and policies.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and work effectively with department associates.
• Working knowledge of deli operations, food preparation, sanitation, inventory control, merchandising, and product freshness.
• Basic mathematical skills, including knowledge of weights and measures.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Ability to operate department equipment, including slicers, fryers, ovens, grills, food processors, wrappers, scales, printers, and pallet jacks.
• Ability to use computer systems and electronic ordering equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, friendly, and professional customer service; assist with product selections, special orders, and food preparation suggestions; respond to customer questions and concerns; resolve concerns when possible and escalate issues as needed; and promote products through suggestive selling.
• Assist with preparing, cooking, packaging, displaying, and serving deli products, including sandwiches, salads, pizzas, hot and cold foods, and party trays according to company standards.
• Maintain attractive, clean, fresh, and well-stocked displays; follow opening and closing procedures; build promotional and seasonal displays; rotate products and remove outdated or spoiled items; and support specialty areas such as salad bars, wing bars, and burger bars where applicable.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and product freshness; stock, rotate, and organize products and cooler inventory; assist with ordering, inventory control, sales and inventory reporting, and physical inventory processes; and ensure proper code dating and product handling.
• Assist with scheduling associates, supervising them, assigning daily duties, and training them on department procedures, food preparation, sanitation, customer service, sales, and recordkeeping. Help identify and develop associates with advancement potential.
• Assist the Deli Manager with monitoring daily production and overall department performance.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe department; ensure proper food temperatures during preparation, display, and storage; follow food handling, sanitation, labeling, and storage requirements; maintain clean equipment and work areas; and follow company safety policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through the company's partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay; eligibility requirements apply.
• Leaders invested in associate training, career growth, and development.
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed