1930 - Deli Manager

Albertsons Companies • Lynden, WA

4d • $21 - $32

About The Position

The Deli Manager oversees daily deli department operations, driving sales and maintaining high standards for food quality, customer service, merchandising, and food safety. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that leads and develops associates while ensuring the department is ready to serve customers. The manager oversees deli preparation and displays, manages inventory and labor, and ensures compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Strong customer-service mindset and passion for food quality.
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Strong organization, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Competence in deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution.
• Competence in labor planning, scheduling, and performance management.
• Competence in inventory management, ordering, and shrink control.
• Competence in food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards.
• Knowledge of store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications.
• Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization.
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments.
• Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable attendance and compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Deli Department operations, with a focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness.
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests.
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs.
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items according to company recipes and standards.
• Maintain full, fresh, visually appealing service case, grab-and-go, and hot case displays.
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting.
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Depending on eligibility, service, hours worked, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay; PTO or vacation pay; paid holidays; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• Leaders invested in training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.
• Associates may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed