Deli Manager

About the position

The Deli Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the deli department, including scheduling associates, training, evaluating performance, and delegating work assignments to maximize profits. The manager will develop and implement merchandising plans, create attractive displays, and manage inventory levels to meet sales and profit objectives. Additionally, the Deli Manager will control department costs by monitoring operations and practices, ensuring proper labor control, and reducing losses due to shrinkage and pilferage. Maintaining accurate records on associate performance and departmental operations is also a key responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all departmental associates and oversees their training.
• Evaluates associate work and rewards and recognizes performance.
• Delegates work assignments to effectively utilize talents and maximize profits.
• Develops and implements merchandising plans, including creating attractive displays.
• Merchandises new items and sales items, and does promotional tie-ins.
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and tracking records to calculate gross profits.
• Controls department costs by monitoring operations and improving practices.
• Maintains accurate department records on important matters, including associate performance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all aspects of Deli operations.
• Proven skills in taking appropriate and decisive action to meet budget expectations.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• 1 year minimum experience as a manager in food service.
• Must possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written), good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to get along with customers, vendors, suppliers, and associates, and must be able to motivate and lead others.