Deli Manager

Albertsons Companies•Gainesville, TX

About The Position

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey! Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street. Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success. Bring your flavor Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process. Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4). Pay Transparency: Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast, friendly service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and food preparation ideas.
Answer incoming calls professionally and resolve customer complaints; escalate to Store Director as needed.
Engage in suggestive selling and sales techniques via phone, intercom, and direct customer interaction.
Possess thorough knowledge of duties performed by all department employees.
Oversee and assist with food preparation, cooking, and serving of all products.
Implement proper product preparation and packaging techniques.
Operate kitchen equipment including: Utensils, fryers, ovens (conventional & microwave), pizza ovens Slicers, grills, food processors, wrappers Scales, printers, pallet jacks
Prepare sandwiches, salads, pizzas, hot/cold foods, and party trays according to company standards.
Ensure product temperature guidelines are met in all phases of preparation, display, and storage.
Maintain deli case cleanliness, visual appeal, and proper inventory levels.
Ensure sanitation, safety, and cleanliness of the deli area and equipment.
Build displays, rotate stock, and discard outdated/spoiled product.
Maintain and organize coolers following company and division standards.
Control inventory to ensure product quality, freshness, and adequate quantities.
Stock and rotate products; maintain compliance with code‑dating requirements.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; complete physical inventory every 4 weeks.
Perform receiving duties including: Breaking down loads Verifying orders with invoices Inspecting product quality Reporting shortages Following temperature and storage guidelines
Process administrative paperwork and maintain accurate department records.
Understand and execute all opening and closing procedures.
Plan daily operations and monitor production processes for efficiency and profitability.
Maintain working knowledge of company policies and guidelines as outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Follow and maintain department standards for handling quick‑sale items.
Implement effective promotional and seasonal displays; may oversee salad bar and wing bar operations.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees.
Ensure proper staffing levels to maintain service standards.
Train employees on: Store policies Sales procedures Record‑keeping requirements
Identify and develop employees with high potential for advancement.
Monitor employee productivity and evaluate performance.
Initiate personnel actions including interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary measures.