Assistant Deli Manager

Weis Markets • Carbondale, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the daily operations of the deli department, working with the Deli Manager to oversee merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service. The role helps coordinate sales and merchandising plans, maintain appropriate stock levels and product freshness, monitor competitors, manage inventory and supplies, and control labor costs. The assistant manager also supports associate training and development, department procedures, food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance. The position supervises department associates in partnership with, or in the absence of, the department manager.

Requirements

• Completed or working toward a high school diploma or GED.
• At least 2 years of management experience in a retail, restaurant, or supermarket environment.
• Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, positive customer service by greeting customers, offering assistance, suggesting alternatives when appropriate, answering questions, and thanking customers.
• 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 competitor merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
• Oversee inventory activity by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders, and supplies, and help ensure successful period-end physical inventories.
• 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.
• Audit department receiving, pricing, stock levels, freshness, and quality procedures.
• Enforce proper recordkeeping and evaluate and enforce sanitation practices.
• Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal requirements for sanitation, food handling, health regulations, safety, weights and measures, and labeling.
• Complete required product logs and follow safety guidelines when using equipment and utensils.
• Promote smooth department workflow by cooperating with coworkers and supervisors.
• Continuously improve job performance, perform staff duties as required, and complete other 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: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED