Bench - Assistant Deli Manager FT

Lowes Foods; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is looking for an experienced Deli Manager to supervise daily deli operations, staff training, and guest service excellence. You will help achieve sales targets while maintaining product quality and department standards.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage inventory and scheduling in a fast-paced store environment. Join a team focused on community service and fresh offerings.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and strong guest focus.
• Ability to supervise, train and develop deli staff.
• Capable of lifting 25 lbs regularly and 50 lbs occasionally.
• Good reading comprehension and understanding of directions.
• Knowledge of deli operations and merchandising guidelines.
• Experience with computers and basic store systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train deli staff to ensure courteous guest service.
• Meet budgeted sales, shrink, and profit targets for the deli.
• Maintain inventory levels and supplies in the department.
• Operate deli department per merchandising and operational programs.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in the department.
• Assist with scheduling and labor budgeting in the department.
• Perform product prep, receiving, stocking, and guest service as needed.
• Coordinate with Store Manager and Merchandiser as required.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team leadership

Guest service

Sales skills

Deli operations knowledge

Training & development

Communication

Reading comprehension

Physical stamina

Computer skills

Tools

POS system

Inventory management

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

• 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.

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