Assistant Deli Manager

Socket.dev; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Wage access up to 50% of earned wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to support the Deli Manager in daily operations, driving sales and maintaining high food quality and safety standards. You will assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling while coaching deli associates to deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities include inventory management, merchandising, and controlling costs, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and maintaining attractive displays.

Qualifications

• Experience in deli/retail operations preferred.
• Ability to lead and coach deli staff.
• Strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing day-to-day deli department operations.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, stocked, rotated, and presented.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization to company standards.
• Support merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure readiness throughout business hours.
• Deliver exceptional service and address customer requests professionally.
• Promote product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching

Scheduling

Training

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Summary

The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining high standards for food quality, safety, and presentation. This role assists with associate development, inventory management, merchandising, and operational execution while ensuring compliance with company policies and food safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities Department Operations

• Assist in managing day-to-day deli department operations.
• Ensure products are properly prepared, stocked, rotated, and presented.
• Maintain department cleanliness and organization in accordance with company standards.
• Support execution of merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs.
• Monitor department conditions to ensure readiness throughout business hours.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional service and create a customer-focused environment.
• Address customer questions, concerns, and special requests professionally.
• Promote product knowledge and suggestive selling techniques to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Ensure associates maintain high service standards.

Leadership & Associate Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to deli associates.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, training, and scheduling activities.
• Monitor productivity and provide feedback to improve performance.
• Promote teamwork and a positive work environment.

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with inventory management, ordering, and product replenishment.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and out-of-stock conditions.
• Support labor management and department expense control initiatives.
• Help achieve departmental sales, margin, and profitability goals.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Maintain proper temperature controls, labeling, and product rotation procedures.
• Follow company safety programs and operational policies.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and corrective action plans as needed.

Merchandising & Product Quality

• Maintain attractive department displays and merchandising standards.
• Monitor product freshness and quality.
• Ensure promotional items and featured products are properly displayed.
• Support product innovation and seasonal merchandising initiatives.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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