Deli Assistant Department Manager - PM

Festival Foods•Eau Claire, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Festival Foods team as a Deli Assistant Department Manager – PM ! Job Title: Deli Assistant Department Manager - PM Reports to: Deli Department Manager Are you a leader with a passion for food service and deli operations? Whether you’ve excelled in fast food, worked in a restaurant, managed a line cook station, or are eager to learn leadership in a grocery deli environment, this could be the start of an amazing opportunity! At Festival Foods, we’re all about making mealtime easier and more enjoyable for our guests. Whether they're grabbing a quick lunch, a side dish, or feeding a crowd, our deli has them covered. As a Deli Assistant Department Manager, you’ll play an essential role in guiding your team, supporting your department’s goals, and ensuring that guests have an exceptional shopping experience.

Requirements

Leadership Skills: Experience in a supervisory role with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the retail food business, merchandising, and perishable department operations, with the ability to make timely and effective decisions.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively deal with both associates and guests.
Safety Awareness: Knowledge of all safety requirements and company safety policies, including proper training on equipment such as slicers, fryers, ovens, and more.
Food Safety Certification: ServeSafe certification (Festival will pay for certification if not already certified).
Experience: At least 6 months of experience in a Counter Lead or Night Lead position.

Responsibilities

Assist the Deli Department Manager in achieving labor goals and contribute to departmental gross profit objectives , focusing on shrink control and efficient operations.
Lead, coach, and reinforce Festival culture, guest service, and performance expectations. Train and develop associates, ensuring high retention rates and consistent performance.
Provide outstanding customer service, resolve guest concerns, and live the boomerang principle by ensuring a memorable and positive experience for all.
Maintain inventory levels, ensure correct pricing, and manage special orders. Take action on sales floor and back-stock conditions, addressing any areas of opportunity.
Work with the Deli Department Manager on performance reviews, coaching sessions, and store sales. Assist in interviewing and hiring new associates.
Ensure safety standards are upheld and that all necessary food safety logs and procedures are followed.
Provide consistent feedback, support, and additional training to associates after their initial 30, 60, and 90 days of hire.
Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.

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