Deli Assistant Department Manager

Stauffers of Kissel Hill•Lititz, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Assistant Department Manager is a full-time position at the Lititz Pike Fresh Foods location. The role requires flexible availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts. The assistant manager supports the department’s merchandising, team operations, inventory, pricing, ordering, billing, and equipment upkeep, and is prepared to assume the Department Manager’s responsibilities when needed. The work includes exposure to cold temperatures in or around coolers and regular lifting of items up to 25 pounds, with frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Stauffers of Kissel Hill is a local, family-owned company that emphasizes teamwork, respect, integrity, commitment, and service. The company offers on-the-job training and leadership classes and promotes team members from within.

Requirements

Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work in or around coolers, with regular exposure to cold temperatures.
Be available flexibly for day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Develop department merchandising plans and plan-o-grams in conjunction with the Buying team.
Train team members on store policies, department procedures, product knowledge, and job duties to support productive and safe work.
Assign duties and schedule team members’ breaks, work hours, and vacations according to business needs and upcoming store events.
Understand retail label systems and coordinate with Scan, General Management, and/or Buying teams to ensure correct pricing.
Supervise and conduct departmental inventories to ensure accuracy and thoroughness.
Assume the Department Manager’s job responsibilities when necessary.
Communicate with Buying and General Management teams about merchandising, new product implementation, and appropriate pricing, and promptly follow directions.
Coordinate vendor invoices, company invoices, and inter-company transfers daily to ensure timely billing.
Work as a manager while performing tasks necessary for smooth operation of the division, including departmental duties.
Maintain knowledge of current inventories and ordering systems to help order supplies and merchandise from approved vendors.
Maintain and operate departmental equipment.