Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market • Scottsdale, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager helps customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent service and assisting in leading the deli team. The role supports the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for productivity and profit, and is responsible for ordering, inventory controls, product quality, and team supervision. It coordinates production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork. The Assistant Deli Manager also supports hiring, training, and developing team members; handles deliveries; operates and maintains deli equipment; and helps ensure compliance with company health, safety, and sanitation requirements.

This role works in a fast-paced retail environment and requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Physical duties include lifting and carrying products weighing up to 70 pounds and standing for extended periods. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Preferred: 2 years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
• Must be 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 ability to take and give direction and participate in a team environment.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior, positive attitude, and 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.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
• Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability 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 4 hours.
• Ability to stand continuously for up to 4 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Ability to operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager with 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 providing high-quality products, service, and customer experiences.
• Assist with hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
• Unload and sort store deliveries.
• Operate and maintain deli equipment, and assist in keeping equipment in safe working condition.
• Ensure company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed, and verify that Deli team members understand and follow procedures.
• Interact with customers, take special orders, and answer phones.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan for the employee or immediate family members’ health needs.
• 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.
• Affordable 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 transfer of earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

What This Job Offers

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