Director, Deli & Food Service

Lunds & Byerlys • Edina, MN

11d • $116,000 - $168,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join Lunds & Byerlys as a Full-Time Director of Deli & Food Service and lead a diverse team dedicated to culinary excellence. This onsite position offers a dynamic environment where you can shape our food service operations, innovate new offerings, and enhance customer experiences. As a pivotal role in our company, you'll have the opportunity to drive change in our deli operations while embedding our core values of customer-centricity and teamwork into every aspect of your work.
With a competitive salary ranging from $116,000 to $168,000, this position rewards your expertise and leadership in the grocery industry.

Our Commitment to You
Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates. Our culture is based in teamwork, innovation, and respect. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are as a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2025.

This position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our team members. Our benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various health spending and savings accounts. We provide supplemental free on-demand healthcare and generous paid time off. Additionally, team members can take advantage of 401(k) matching and other value-added benefits focused on overall health and wellness.
WHAT DOES A DIRECTOR OF DELI & FOOD SERVICE DO?
As the Director of Deli & Food Service at Lunds & Byerlys, your day-to-day responsibilities will encompass a range of dynamic tasks aimed at ensuring operational excellence. You will lead and inspire a dedicated team, overseeing the preparation and presentation of high-quality deli products while maintaining food safety standards. Daily strategic planning will include inventory management, budget oversight, and vendor relationships to optimize product offerings. Expect to collaborate closely with other departments to enhance customer-centric initiatives and drive sales growth.
You will also analyze customer feedback to continuously improve service and product quality. Regular training and development of your team will be essential, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation. Your problem-solving abilities will be put to the test as you address any challenges that arise in this fast-paced environment while embodying Lunds & Byerlys' core values of integrity and respect.

WHAT MATTER MOST
To excel as the Director of Deli & Food Service at Lunds & Byerlys, a diverse skill set and specific qualifications are essential. You should have a strong background in sales, budgeting, procurement, and merchandising, demonstrated by a proven record of developing successful product strategies.
Key competencies include effective communication, a customer-focused approach, and the ability to inspire trust within your team. You must possess a service-oriented attitude and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Innovative and analytical thinking, along with strong organizational and project management abilities, will help you navigate changing priorities.
Proficiency in essential software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word is a necessity. Additionally, your ability to delegate, motivate, and lead your team will be crucial for fostering a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• Strong background in sales, budgeting, procurement, and merchandising, demonstrated by a proven record of developing successful product strategies.
• Effective communication
• Customer-focused approach
• Ability to inspire trust within your team.
• Service-oriented attitude
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Innovative and analytical thinking
• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Proficiency in essential software such as Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to delegate, motivate, and lead your team

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team.
• Oversee the preparation and presentation of high-quality deli products while maintaining food safety standards.
• Daily strategic planning will include inventory management, budget oversight, and vendor relationships to optimize product offerings.
• Collaborate closely with other departments to enhance customer-centric initiatives and drive sales growth.
• Analyze customer feedback to continuously improve service and product quality.
• Regular training and development of your team will be essential, fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Address any challenges that arise in this fast-paced environment while embodying Lunds & Byerlys' core values of integrity and respect.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with various health spending and savings accounts.
• Supplemental free on-demand healthcare
• Generous paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Other value-added benefits focused on overall health and wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director