Bench - Assistant Deli Manager FT

Socket.dev; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager to supervise the deli department, ensuring friendly service, optimal inventory, and adherence to merchandising programs. The role includes managing labor, training staff, and stepping in for the Department Manager when needed.

The candidate will lead daily operations, monitor quality and sanitation standards, and work to achieve sales and profit objectives while maintaining guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in deli operations or fresh food environment.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to lift 25 lbs regularly.
• Ability to read and follow policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise deli department staff to ensure polite, friendly service.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.
• Maintain inventory and supplies to support operations.
• Execute merchandising and operational standards according to guidelines.
• Provide training and guidance to hosts to ensure performance standards.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Food safety

Inventory management

Training

Communication

Tools

POS systems

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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