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).

Responsibilities

Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with a focus on fast and friendly service.
Assist customers with product suggestions, special orders, and food preparation recommendations.
Engage in suggestive selling through telephone, in‑store intercom announcements, and one-on-one interactions.
Answer incoming calls and resolve customer complaints or escalate to the Store Director when necessary.
Possess full knowledge of duties performed by all department employees.
Oversee and assist with all food preparation, cooking, and serving activities.
Implement proper product preparation, cooking, and packaging techniques according to company standards.
Operate equipment including kitchen utensils, fryers, ovens (conventional, microwave, pizza), slicers, grills, food processors, wrappers, scales, printers, and pallet jacks.
Prepare sandwiches, salads, pizzas, hot and cold foods, and food/party trays per company specifications.
Maintain deli case cleanliness, visual appeal, and inventory levels.
Ensure the deli area, equipment, and workspace meet all cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards.
Monitor and maintain proper temperatures during preparation, display, and storage.
Ensure compliance with company code‑dating policies and enforce proper product rotation.
Schedule, supervise, train, and assign duties to department employees to ensure proper coverage and service levels.
Train employees on store policies, sales practices, and record‑keeping procedures.
Identify and develop employees with high potential for advancement.
Monitor employee productivity and complete performance evaluations.
Understand and oversee department opening and closing procedures.
Initiate personnel actions such as interviews, transfers, promotions, and disciplinary steps.
Plan daily operations and monitor production processes to ensure efficiency and profitability.
Prepare sales and inventory reports; participate in physical inventory every 4 weeks.
Control inventory levels to ensure adequate product quantity, quality, and freshness.
Stock, rotate, and maintain product in the cooler and sales floor.
Build displays and remove outdated or spoiled product.
Implement effective promotional and seasonal merchandising.
Operate and maintain salad bar and wing bar as needed.
Perform receiving duties, including breaking down loads, verifying invoices, inspecting product quality, and reporting shortages.
Ensure adherence to product temperature requirements, storage standards, and packaging guidelines.
Complete all administrative paperwork accurately and maintain required departmental records.
Maintain working knowledge of company policies and guidelines outlined in the Albertsons/Tom Thumb Employee Handbook.
Follow all department standards and requirements, including handling of quick‑sale items.
Ensure a safe work environment by following all safety rules, cleaning standards, and sanitation requirements.