Deli Manager

Albertsons Companies•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli Manager is responsible for leading all deli department operations, including food production, merchandising, food safety, labor management, and associate development. This role ensures high-quality prepared foods, strong customer service, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while meeting sales, labor, and shrink goals. The Deli Manager plays a critical leadership role in one of the store’s most service-intensive and operationally complex departments.

Requirements

Directly manages deli associates
Makes day-to-day operational decisions within the deli department
Partners with Store Director and ASD on performance management and discipline

Nice To Haves

Does not independently finalize terminations without leadership approval

Responsibilities

Oversee daily deli operations including food preparation, cooking, slicing, and service
Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and production standards
Maintain consistent product quality, freshness, and availability throughout the day
Monitor hot and cold food programs and adjust production based on demand
Ensure deli cases, service counters, and displays are fully stocked and properly presented
Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
Enforce proper food handling, temperature control, and storage procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all deli prep, service, and storage areas
Complete required logs, temperature checks, and documentation accurately
Prepare the department for health inspections and internal audits
Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates
Schedule associates to meet business demands and labor budgets
Assign daily tasks and monitor execution of production and service plans
Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and corrective action as needed
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service
Plan and manage department labor to balance service levels and cost control
Monitor productivity and adjust staffing based on traffic and production needs
Ensure accurate timekeeping and compliance with attendance policies
Minimize overtime and inefficiencies while maintaining service standards
Manage ordering of deli products, ingredients, and supplies
Monitor inventory levels and control waste, spoilage, and shrink
Ensure accurate inventory counts and proper rotation (FIFO)
Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions
Execute deli merchandising standards, promotions, and seasonal programs
Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and case presentation
Partner with store leadership to drive deli sales and promotions
Adjust product assortment and displays based on sales trends
Deliver excellent customer service and resolve deli-related concerns
Support custom orders, catering, and special requests as applicable
Maintain a visible leadership presence during peak business hours
Ensure associates provide friendly, efficient, and safe service