Deli Assistant Manager - Store 468

fas mart•Old Glade Spring, VA

1h•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Assistant Manager serves as the on-site leader of the store’s deli and food service operations and reports to the Store Manager. The role is the primary operator of the deli, responsible for execution, team leadership, and performance of the fas craves proprietary food program. It leads the deli as a business by driving sales, ensuring operational excellence, building a strong team, and delivering high-quality food and customer experiences. The position oversees day-to-day deli operations, including food preparation, presentation, merchandising, promotions, food safety, sanitation, inventory, and financial performance. It recruits, trains, schedules, coaches, and holds deli team members accountable. The Deli Assistant Manager partners with the Store Manager on store goals, serves as the in-store subject matter expert for food service initiatives, and supports broader store operations as needed. The role is for the overnight shift, typically between 10 PM and 6 AM. Employees must be available to work weekends and holidays, spend most of the shift on their feet, and work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. A Food Safety Certification must be obtained or the employee must be willing to obtain one. Previous retail or customer service experience is appreciated but not required. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and are subject to a criminal history background check.

Requirements

Meet the age requirement: at least 18 in CT, FL, LA, MI, MA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TX, TN, AZ, and CO; at least 21 in all other states.
Be available to work weekends and holidays.
Work the overnight shift, typically between 10 PM and 6 AM.
Be willing to work hard and remain on your feet for most of the shift.
Be comfortable working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Read, write, speak, and understand English effectively.
Have basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Frequently lift 10 lbs and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and be subject to a criminal history background check.
Demonstrate a friendly, positive demeanor and ability to make people feel welcome.
Be detail-oriented, reliable, responsible, punctual, trustworthy, and flexible in a fast-paced environment.
Obtain or be willing to obtain Food Safety Certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in retail or customer service is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day deli operations and consistently execute food programs, particularly fas craves standards and growth.
Lead food preparation, presentation, merchandising, and promotional execution to maximize sales and customer engagement.
Serve as the in-store subject matter expert for food service initiatives, rollouts, new items, and operational updates.
Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing deli team focused on food quality, speed, and service.
Coach team members, provide performance feedback, and maintain accountability.
Create and manage deli schedules to ensure appropriate staffing and peak-time coverage.
Ensure food is prepared safely, consistently, and in accordance with company standards.
Maintain compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations, including temperature logs, cleaning routines, and code dating.
Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation.
Manage deli financial performance by controlling food cost, waste, and labor efficiency.
Oversee inventory ordering, receiving, rotation, and shrink control.
Drive sales growth through upselling, promotions, and effective merchandising.
Partner with the Store Manager to align deli operations with store goals and performance.
Handle deli-related operational issues and opportunities as the on-site deli leader.
Support broader store operations as needed while maintaining accountability for deli performance.
Provide a fast, friendly, high-quality food experience each shift.
Address customer feedback and resolve concerns promptly.