Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • Lakewood, CA

5d

About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager helps customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service and assisting with the management and leadership of the deli team. The role supports the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for productivity and profit, overseeing ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and team supervision. It coordinates production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.

The position also assists with hiring, teaching, training, and developing team members; handles store deliveries; operates and maintains deli equipment; and helps ensure company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines are followed. The role requires working a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, along with the physical ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 70 pounds and to stand for extended periods.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred two years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction and participate in a team environment.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
• Working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Must have and maintain Food Safety certification.
• Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry products weighing up to 70 pounds horizontally or vertically from 4 to 60 inches, for up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance, for up to four hours.
• Must be able to stand continuously for up to four hours and for a total of eight hours per shift.
• Able to operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment and help maintain equipment in safe working condition.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Manage ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through 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 slicers, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment.
• Ensure company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed by the Deli team.
• Meet applicable standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store and employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
• Interact with customers, 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 for the employee and one other household family member on purchases at Sprouts.
• 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 earned wages to be transferred before payday.

What This Job Offers

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