Deli Manager - Starting at $22/hour+Benefits!
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 calls for strong leadership skills, deli or food-service experience, and a passion for fresh, quality food. Compensation starts at $22 per hour, plus benefits. The Deli Manager oversees department operations, including receiving, storage, product rotation, food preparation, merchandising, ordering, inventory, pricing, and food safety. The manager is also responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, and reviewing department employees, while ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained safely and properly.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability 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.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively 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 proper receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, and display of merchandise, including refrigerated, non-refrigerated, and frozen items.
- Prepare hot food items using fryers, ovens, and stoves while meeting quality standards.
- Cut, slice, weigh, and package deli products according to company standards, quality expectations, and customer needs.
- Package hot foods to customer specifications, ensuring appropriate portions and presentation.
- Maintain, clean, and organize department shelving and display units.
- Place and manage department orders and inventory levels; conduct a monthly department inventory.
- Manage inventory, pricing, and sales strategies to meet or exceed targeted profit margins.
- Implement merchandising strategies and monitor and reduce inventory shrinkage.
- Ensure department items are properly labeled, including ingredient listings and company code/date policies.
- Monitor cooler, case, and freezer temperatures and promptly report equipment failures to management.
- Follow and promote food safety practices and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies for sales, safety, and security, and adhere to safety, health, weight, and measure regulations.
- Ensure equipment, tables, floors, grinders, coolers, and production areas are clean as required by food-safety standards.
- Recruit, hire, train, and discipline department employees.
- Prepare weekly employee schedules, including breaks and lunches.
- Conduct annual employee reviews within the department.
- Visit competitor establishments periodically to assess product offerings, pricing, and merchandising ideas.
- Ensure equipment and safety features work correctly and immediately report safety hazards.
Benefits
- Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
