Assistant Deli Manager FT

Lowes Foods; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager in Wilmington, NC to supervise deli operations, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold merchandising programs. You will lead staff, manage inventory, training, and scheduling while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires coordinating with store management and ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, leadership, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Knowledge of deli operations and merchandising guidelines.
• Ability to supervise staff including training and development.
• Strong communication, guest service and selling 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 deli staff.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as needed.
• Maintain department labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Performs PA announcements.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Team collaboration

Deli operations knowledge

Staff supervision & training

Multi-tasking & adaptability

Guest service & selling

Must be 18+

Physical stamina

Communication with store management

Computer skills

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.

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

• 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.

Qualifications

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