Deli Manager

Stew Leonard's•East Meadow, NY

1d•$75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Stew Leonard’s, a family-owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores” because of its country-fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop. Manager Deli Full Time Hourly – Estimated pay range $ 75,000 to $80,000 depending on qualifications and experience Must be at least 18 years and older Position Description: Responsible for overall sales and profitability of the Deli Department. Sales range from $5 – $7 million based on store location. Your day-to-day: Utilize “The Round-Up” to make informed and insightful decisions Review daily sales Product knowledge Organize and conduct one idea trips Identify and develop new products and trends Merchandising of product through signs, packaging, show & sell Ordering product Set retail pricing Ensure the highest of quality standards for all products Maintain price book and make any necessary changes Ensure proper labeled/dated product Review all “top 20’s” and “hit list” year round Production planning Ensure recipes are consistent Work with demo manager and provide high sales and gross profit items for demos Equipment knowledge and maintenance Attend all department bash meetings and strategy meetings and accomplish all agreed goals Holiday planning/strategies Review returns and customer comments and act on them Handle customer complaints Comply with all health code regulations Comply with all safety procedures Hire, coach, develop, and motivate the Deli Team Labor management Communication meetings Performance reviews- Annual and Chats Gross Profit Conduct monthly price surveys/review competitors’ ads and react as needed to remain competitive Find and react to “buy-ins” for profitability Control inventory levels to ensure turnover and less waste Evaluate merchandising opportunities daily to maximize GP Review open-key to ensure proper ringing and speedy customer service Labor Review daily punches Weekly scheduling of Team Members React to sales trends vs. labor Expenses Review all monthly financial results and look for opportunities. Conduct monthly inventory Waste control Monitor transfers between departments and stores

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years and older
HS Diploma plus 5-10 years’ experience; Associates Degree preferred.
Above average math and computer skills
Great negotiating and purchasing skills
Merchandising ability
Ability to delegate, prioritize and juggle many tasks
Great communication skills
Organizational skills
Good people relations (with team members, vendors, and customers)
Firm but fair
Ahead of the curve on trends
Results-oriented
Sales-driven
Problem solver

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall sales and profitability of the Deli Department.
Utilize “The Round-Up” to make informed and insightful decisions
Review daily sales
Product knowledge
Organize and conduct one idea trips
Identify and develop new products and trends
Merchandising of product through signs, packaging, show & sell
Ordering product
Set retail pricing
Ensure the highest of quality standards for all products
Maintain price book and make any necessary changes
Ensure proper labeled/dated product
Review all “top 20’s” and “hit list” year round
Production planning
Ensure recipes are consistent
Work with demo manager and provide high sales and gross profit items for demos
Equipment knowledge and maintenance
Attend all department bash meetings and strategy meetings and accomplish all agreed goals
Holiday planning/strategies
Review returns and customer comments and act on them
Handle customer complaints
Comply with all health code regulations
Comply with all safety procedures
Hire, coach, develop, and motivate the Deli Team
Labor management
Communication meetings
Performance reviews- Annual and Chats
Conduct monthly price surveys/review competitors’ ads and react as needed to remain competitive
Find and react to “buy-ins” for profitability
Control inventory levels to ensure turnover and less waste
Evaluate merchandising opportunities daily to maximize GP
Review open-key to ensure proper ringing and speedy customer service
Review daily punches
Weekly scheduling of Team Members
React to sales trends vs. labor
Review all monthly financial results and look for opportunities.
Conduct monthly inventory
Waste control
Monitor transfers between departments and stores
Greet customers with a friendly smile and positive attitude, ensuring that each customer feels welcome and appreciated.
Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the store, offering assistance and support where needed.
Improve and maintain the efficiency of the store in order to reach success.
Be a positive ambassador for the store, representing our S.T.E.W. values in all interactions with customers and team members. You are the biggest WOW!

Benefits

High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401 K plan for FT & PT team members
Family & personal time
Life insurance
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