Deli Manager - Starting at $22/hour+Benefits!

Associated Grocers of New England•Londonderry, VT

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About The Position

AG Supermarkets, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated Grocers of Northeast, operates supermarkets in New Hampshire and Vermont. The company is seeking a Deli Manager for its Londonderry, Vermont store to lead the deli department. The role requires strong leadership skills, deli or food service experience, and a passion for fresh, quality food. Compensation starts at $22 per hour, with benefits. The Deli Manager oversees department operations, including merchandise receiving, storage, rotation, preparation, packaging, merchandising, ordering, inventory, pricing, and sales strategies. The position also ensures food safety, cleanliness, regulatory compliance, and proper equipment operation. People-management duties include recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, disciplining, and reviewing department employees. Work takes place in a typical retail environment, including temperature-controlled areas such as freezers and spaces near ovens, as well as receiving areas that may be humid or have wet flooring. The role involves extended standing and frequent lifting, pushing, carrying, pulling, kneeling, bending, and reaching.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Office, for inventory management, sales tracking, and reporting.
Strong math skills to forecast sales and analyze profit and loss (P&L).
Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with customers, employees, and management.
Commitment to exceptional customer service, prompt issue resolution, and a customer-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certification or equivalent is preferred.
At least one year of experience in deli or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure merchandise is properly received, unloaded, stored, rotated, and displayed, including refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and freezer items.
Use fryers, ovens, and stoves to prepare hot food items according to quality standards.
Cut, slice, weigh, and package deli products in accordance with company standards, quality expectations, and customer needs.
Package hot food items according to customer requests, with proper portioning and presentation.
Maintain, clean, and organize department shelving and display units.
Manage department ordering and inventory levels, and conduct a monthly department inventory.
Manage inventory, pricing, and sales strategies to meet or exceed targeted profit margins.
Implement merchandising strategies to optimize product presentation and monitor and reduce inventory shrinkage.
Ensure department items are properly labeled, including ingredients and company code/date policies.
Monitor cooler, case, and freezer temperatures and promptly report failures to management.
Follow and promote food safety practices and procedures.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies concerning sales, safety, and security, and comply with safety, health, weight, and measure regulations.
Keep equipment, tables, floors, grinders, coolers, and production areas clean to exceed food safety requirements.
Recruit, hire, train, and discipline department employees.
Create weekly employee schedules, including breaks and lunches.
Conduct annual reviews for department employees.
Visit competitors periodically to gather information on product offerings, pricing, and merchandising ideas.
Ensure equipment and its safety features are working correctly and immediately report safety hazards.