Deli Manager

Albertsons Companies • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Albertsons Companies as a Deli Department Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence converge. We are seeking team-focused managers passionate about food quality, people, and performance. In this role, you will oversee daily deli operations, drive sales, and uphold high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Your team-building skills and attention to detail will be crucial to customer satisfaction and department success.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for food quality
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight
• Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation
• Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications
• Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
• Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools
• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Reliable attendance
• Compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Deli Department with a strong focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items following company recipes and standards
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab-and-go, and hot case displays
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay)
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed