Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market•Lake Forest, CA

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 department merchandising, productivity, profitability, ordering, inventory controls, product quality, and coordination of production and sales. It also involves helping hire, teach, train, and develop team members; handling store deliveries; operating and maintaining deli equipment; and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and sanitation procedures. The position requires a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to perform specified lifting and standing duties.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have and maintain Food Safety certification.
Must be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to take and give direction in a team environment.
Must demonstrate outgoing, friendly behavior and a positive attitude when interacting with customers.
Must have proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
Must have working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
Must have strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and organization and planning skills, with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
Must ensure applicable federal, state, and company standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store and employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
Must be able to lift or carry up to 70 pounds from 4 to 60 inches in height, for up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance, for up to 4 hours.
Must be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours and for a total of 8 hours per shift.
Must be able to operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Deli Manager with managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
Oversee ordering, 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 with hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
Unload and sort store deliveries, and operate and maintain deli equipment.
Ensure company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed by the department.
Take special orders, answer phones, and interact with customers.
Help maintain equipment in safe working condition.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay of $19.50–$29.15 per hour, based on applicable experience and qualifications.
Sick time plan.
Vacation accrual plan.
Career growth opportunities.
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.
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 at no extra cost.