Assistant Food Service Manager

Safeway; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discount

Health & well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Food Service Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced food service department. You will drive sales, ensure food safety, merchandising, and top-notch service, and coach a team to meet performance goals.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, strong attention to detail, and collaboration with store teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service mindset and ability to lead a team with strong communication.
• Proven skills in prioritizing tasks, coaching, and maintaining service standards.
• Experience working in fast-paced food service environments and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Food Service Department operations with focus on customer service and quality.
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and handle questions or special requests.
• Assist with merchandising plans, planograms, promotions, and seasonal programs.
• Oversee food preparation, packaging, stocking, display, and product quality per company standards.
• Maintain appealing service cases, grab-and-go and hot case displays.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting.
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales and labor targets.
• Train, coach, and develop associates while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Tools

Store systems

Job description

Why choose us?

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 help oversee daily department 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.

Why choose us?

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 help oversee daily department 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 operations, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver an exceptional food service experience customers can trust and enjoy every day.

Main Responsibilities

• Help oversee daily operations of the Food Service 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
• Assist with executing merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
• Help oversee food preparation, packaging, stocking, display presentation and product quality in accordance with company standards.
• Help maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab‑and‑go, and hot case displays
• Assist with managing ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
• Assist with building and managing schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
• Help with training, coaching, and developing 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

• Food service operations, merchandising execution, and customer service leadership.
• 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
• Merchandising, inventory management, and customer service best practices.
• 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

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