Assistant Deli Manager

Weis Markets•Muncy, PA

About The Position

The Assistant Deli Manager assists with the day-to-day operation of the deli department, including merchandising, advertising execution, associate engagement, and customer service. The role helps coordinate sales and merchandising plans, maintain appropriate stock levels and product freshness, oversee inventory, and control labor costs. The Assistant Deli Manager also helps train associates, recognize performance, and develop talent, and supervises department associates in partnership with or in the absence of the department manager. The position requires adherence to company procedures and applicable regulations for food handling, sanitation, health, safety, labeling, and weights and measures. Duties include auditing department practices, maintaining records and product logs, and using equipment and utensils safely. The associate may also perform staff duties and other work assigned by management.

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 customer service by greeting customers, offering assistance, suggesting alternatives when appropriate, answering questions, and thanking customers.
Use proper product handling techniques to ensure merchandise quality and assist in controlling damages and product losses.
Assist the Deli Manager with daily department operations, including merchandising, ad execution, associate engagement, and customer service.
Coordinate sales and merchandising plans to maintain appropriate stock levels and product freshness.
Monitor competitors' merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
Oversee department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders, and supplies, and help ensure successful period-end physical inventory.
Review schedules and work assignments and help control labor costs.
Assist with training, recognize associate performance, and develop associate talent.
Follow company policies and procedures, including daily checklists and reporting requirements.
Audit procedures for receiving, pricing, stock levels, freshness, and quality; enforce proper record keeping and evaluate and enforce sanitation practices.
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.
Promote smooth departmental workflow by cooperating with coworkers and superiors and continually improving job performance.
Supervise department associates in partnership with or in the absence of the department manager.
Perform staff duties and other job duties as requested by management.