Assistant Deli Manager FT

Lowes Foods, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods, LLC is seeking a Deli Manager to oversee daily deli operations, staff supervision, and guest service standards. You will ensure product quality, inventory control, and adherence to merchandising guidelines to drive sales.

The role requires coordinating training, managing labor budgets, and executing department programs. Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential for success in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of deli operations and food safety standards.
• Experience supervising, training, and developing staff.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the deli department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure deli department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Performs PA announcements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.]

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team supervision

Guest service

Communication skills

Training and development

Deli operations

Multi-tasking

Computers

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Tools

POS systems

Inventory software

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Deli Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operations are maintained in the deli department to achieve maximum sales. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities

• 1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the deli department staff.
• 2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.
• 3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• 4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• 5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• 6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• 7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure deli department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• 8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• 9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
• 10. Performs PA announcements.
• 11. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 1. Friendly, outgoing personality.
• 2. Ability to work well with others.
• 3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• 4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• 5. Knowledge of deli operations.
• 6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• 7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• 8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• 9. Must be at least 18 years old.
• 10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• 11. Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• 12. Ability to work well with computers.
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