Service Deli Assistant Manager

Foodstuffs North Island; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Leadership development

Respectful work environment

Supportive team

Impactful role

Ongoing training

Job summary

New World Hobsonville is seeking a Service Deli Assistant Manager to support the Service Deli Manager and lead a high-performing team in a busy store. You will drive sales, ensure food safety standards, manage stock and waste, and deliver exceptional customer service while mentoring staff.

This full-time role offers leadership development, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a real impact in a community-focused supermarket.

Qualifications

• Proven supermarket or retail management experience, preferably in Service Deli.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Solid understanding of food safety and compliance requirements.
• Effective planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team across the department.
• Driving sales growth and achieving financial targets.
• Ensuring high standards of product quality, presentation, and availability.
• Managing stock control, ordering, wastage, and inventory levels.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company policies.
• Coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential.
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns professionally.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Food safety

Planning & organizing

Attention to detail

Customer experience

Job description

Are you passionate about fresh food, customer service, and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Service Deli AssistantManager to work alongside our Service Deli Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to support , drive sales performance, maintain exceptional food safety standards, and create an outstanding shopping experience for our customers.

About the Role

AsService Deli Assistant Manager, you will be sharing the responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of this department. You'll lead by example, work closely with your team and manager and ensure our deli offering is second to none.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team across the department
• Driving sales growth and achieving financial targets
• Ensuring high standards of product quality, presentation, and availability
• Managing stock control, ordering, wastage, and inventory levels
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company policies
• Coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns professionally
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability

Service Deli Assistant Manager

New World Hobsonville

Full-Time Opportunity

Are you passionate about fresh food, customer service, and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment where no two days are the same?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Service Deli AssistantManager to work alongside our Service Deli Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader to support , drive sales performance, maintain exceptional food safety standards, and create an outstanding shopping experience for our customers.

About the Role

AsService Deli Assistant Manager, you will be sharing the responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of this department. You'll lead by example, work closely with your team and manager and ensure our deli offering is second to none.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a team across the department
• Driving sales growth and achieving financial targets
• Ensuring high standards of product quality, presentation, and availability
• Managing stock control, ordering, wastage, and inventory levels
• Maintaining compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company policies
• Coaching and mentoring team members to achieve their full potential
• Delivering exceptional customer service and resolving customer concerns professionally
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven supermarket or retail management experience, preferably within Service Deli
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop team members
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A strong understanding of food safety and compliance requirements
• Effective planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• A commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Leadership development and career progression opportunities
• A store where everyone is treated the same regardless of position and with respect
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to make a significant impact within a successful New World store
• Ongoing training and professional development

At New World, we're proud to be at the heart of our local community. If you're passionate about fresh food, people, and retail excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.