Deli Service Counter Lead

Festival Foods • Marshfield, WI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our Festival Foods Team as a Deli Service Counter Lead! Are you passionate about food service and enjoy providing customers (we call them guests!) with delicious meal options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? We are seeking a Deli Service Counter Lead to join our deli team in our retail grocery store environment, where you'll play a crucial role in overseeing all aspects of the deli service counter, working closely with your team to keep the counter stocked and fresh while providing exceptional guest service.

Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent combination of education and experience, with at least 3+ years of leadership experience (preferably in retail or restaurant settings).
• Strong ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team while maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to manage a diverse team in a fast-paced environment.
• A complete understanding of safety requirements and company safety policies, along with knowledge of proper procedures for equipment and safety hazards.
• Solid knowledge of the retail food business, perishable department operations, and merchandising, as well as the ability to make effective and timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide Helpful Service: Providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need will make a positive impact every day.
• Lead and Support: Lead, support, and reinforce company culture, guest service, and performance expectations across the deli team.
• Staff Management: Partner with the Human Resources Manager to maintain appropriate staff levels by interviewing and extending job offers to qualified candidates.
• Training and Leadership: Provide thorough and consistent training for new Deli associates and offer ongoing support to enhance retention.
• Ensure a Positive Experience: Set a strong example for the team and ensure a positive customer experience.
• Offer Assistance: Assist guests with locating items both on and off the sales floor, and address guest concerns with service or product-related issues.
• Inventory and Presentation: Manage the presentation of the service case, ensuring products are visually appealing and rotated to meet quality standards. Maintain accurate inventory and temperature logs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all quality standards are met, including quantity expectations at 100% by 10 AM and 5 PM.
• Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work environment, including shelving, sales floors, and other necessary areas.
• Honor Commitments : Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.
• Support the Team : Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED