Assistant Deli Manager

Weis Markets • Muncy, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the daily operation of the deli department, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, customer service, inventory, scheduling, and labor cost control. The role helps ensure merchandise is fresh and handled properly, department stock levels are appropriate, and sales and merchandising plans are followed. The Assistant Deli Manager also monitors competitor activity and supports the Deli Manager in department operations.

The position supervises department associates in partnership with the department manager or in the manager’s absence. It includes assisting with associate training and development, auditing department procedures, maintaining records and product logs, and ensuring sanitation, food handling, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role also performs staff duties as needed and other tasks assigned by management.

Applicants must have completed or be working toward a high school diploma or GED and have at least two years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment. The job requirements must be met with or without reasonable 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 the essential duties satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, positive customer service; greet customers, offer assistance, suggest alternatives when appropriate, answer questions, and thank customers for shopping.
• Use proper product-handling techniques to maintain fresh, quality merchandise.
• Help control damages and minimize product losses according to company procedures and standards.
• Assist the Deli Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service.
• Coordinate department sales and merchandising plans to maintain appropriate stock levels and freshness.
• Monitor competitors’ merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
• Oversee department inventory by tracking weekly sales reports, orders, and supplies in preparation for period-end physical inventory.
• Review schedules and work assignments and control labor costs.
• Assist with training associates, recognizing performance, and developing associate talent.
• Follow company operational policies and procedures, including daily checklists and reporting.
• Audit receiving, pricing, stock levels, freshness, and quality procedures; enforce proper record keeping.
• Evaluate and enforce sanitation practices and ensure compliance with company, state, and federal requirements for sanitation, food handling, health, safety, weights and measures, and labeling.
• Complete required product logs and follow safety guidelines when using equipment and utensils.
• Support smooth department workflow by cooperating with coworkers and superiors.
• Continuously improve job performance.
• Supervise department associates in partnership with the department manager or in the manager’s absence.
• Perform staff duties as required and complete other duties assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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