Assistant Food Service Manager

Safeway; Auburndale (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager to lead the La Carte department, ensuring top-quality food, service, and presentation. You will drive sales, manage schedules, train associates, and uphold food safety standards in a fast-paced deli environment.

You will build customer relationships, resolve questions, and execute promotional plans while fostering teamwork and accountability in an inclusive store setting.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot and cold environments.
• Strong customer-service mindset with leadership skills.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily La Carte operations with focus on service, food quality, and readiness.
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and handle questions or requests.
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotions, and seasonal sets.
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of La Carte items.
• Maintain attractive service cases and displays; manage inventory and waste reports.
• Build schedules aligned with sales and labor targets; hire and coach associates.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Merchandising

Time management

Communication

Tools

Store systems

Ordering platforms

Basic computer apps

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Food Service Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence come together. At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team‑focused managers who are passionate about food quality, people, and performance. As an Assistant Food Service Manager, you will oversee daily La Carte operations, drive sales, and ensure high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your team‑building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, delicious food and great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience customers can trust and enjoy every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the La Carte Department with a strong focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness
• Create a fast, friendly, customer‑first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of La Carte items following company recipes and standards
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab‑and‑go, and hot case displays
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop La Carte associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements

Soft Skills

• Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for food quality
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving abilities
• Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Competencies

• Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution
• Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
• Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight

Knowledge

• Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation
• Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards
• Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications

Abilities

• Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization
• Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
• Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools
• Travel requirements: None
• Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• 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