Assistant Deli Manager

brookshires; Hollywood (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a Deli Associate to prepare and display hot and cold foods, promote department sales, and deliver friendly customer service.

You will train partners, review sales data, manage inventory, ensure food safety, and support catering orders, with opportunities for growth within a supportive team. The role requires availability for nights, weekends, and holidays, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED required with 1+ year related experience.
• Food Handler certification required; Manager Food Safety certification preferred.
• Ability to lead and motivate others; strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign and direct work.
• Review historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions.
• Co-manage inventory to maintain in-stock levels.
• Assist with preparing catering and delivery orders.
• Maintain clean, safe and sanitary working environment.

Skills

Deli operations

People leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety compliance

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

In-store ordering system

Job description

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we're not just about business-we're about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners-Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's-operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you'll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you're not just starting a job-you're becoming part of something bigger. We're here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Job Summary:

Ensures hot and cold foods are prepared and displayed in accordance with Company standards; works with deli personnel to promote department sales and profits, as well as customer service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works in conjunction with upper management to train and develop partners, schedule, plan, assign, and direct work.
• Supports upper management with the review of historical data regarding sales, ads and promotions.
• Co-manages inventory using item management processes to ensure satisfactory in-stock levels.
• May review profit and loss, sales, shrink, and labor data with department manager.
• Indirectly responsible for maintaining and improving sales performance, financial results, public relations, product quality, and work standards.
• Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.
• Makes fine judgements about aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color to inspect prepared foods for quality.
• Helps with slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling lunchmeats, cheeses, and other deli products.
• Assists with preparing catering and delivery orders.
• Checks inventory on trucks, unloads products, and ensures accuracy of inventory, product ordering, and associated paperwork.
• Promotes product sales through use of suggestive selling initiatives and appealing product displays.
• Provides friendly and customer-service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions and taking orders by phone and in person.
• Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to Company safety procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of deli department operations.
• Intermediate knowledge of in-store ordering machine and inventory management processes.
• Basic knowledge of scheduling software systems.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers and partners in written and verbal form.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate a manual or electric pallet jack.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a bailer, etc.
• Ability to read and operate digital equipment, meters, dials, and/or calibrated scales.
• Ability to safely operate hazardous tools and equipment such as a slicer, deep fryer, etc.
• Ability to work with objects with sharp edges such as knives, box cutters, etc.
• Ability to use precision and non-precision hand tools.
• Ability to safely work well with fellow partners and promote a team environment.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods, and processes.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED and one or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Minimum of 18 years of age required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.
• Food Handler certification required.
• Manager Food Safety certification required.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception, or the ability to focus.
• Continuously required to talk and hear.
• Continuously required to use hands for reaching, tou