Bench - Deli Manager Level V

Lowes Foods; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods in Columbia, SC is seeking a Deli Manager to oversee guest service, merchandising, and daily deli operations. After training, Bench Department Managers may transition to a Department Manager role within 30 miles and will remain in bench role if no opening exists.

The role emphasizes managing inventory, maintaining product quality, training staff, and ensuring department budgets and scheduling align with company standards.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality and ability to engage guests.
• Ability to work well with others and lead a team.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently and 50 lbs occasionally as needed.
• Able to read and understand information and directions.
• Knowledge of deli operations and product quality standards.
• Experience supervising people including training and development.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements.
• Strong communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the deli staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.
• Maintain inventory levels and supplies for the deli.
• Operate the department per merchandising and operational guidelines.
• Ensure product quality meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety in the department.
• Provide guidance, training and feedback to deli hosts for performance.
• Handle product preparation, receiving, ordering and stocking as needed.
• Manage labor budget and scheduling within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Conduct PA announcements as required.

Skills

Friendly personality

Team player

Lift up to 25 lbs

Read and understand directions

Deli operations knowledge

Supervise and train staff

Learn multiple tasks

Guest service and selling

18+ years old

Mobility: bend/kneel/stand

Effective communication with managers

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

Overview

It's an exciting time to join Lowes Foods! In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401K and Pension Plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

Join Lowes Foods as a Deli Manager! As a Deli Manager you will supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operation is maintained in the deli department.

After training, Bench Department Managers are expected to fill a Department Manager role within 30 miles of their home. If no position is open, they will remain in their bench role until one becomes available.

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.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs PA announcements.

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 communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.
• Ability to work well with computers.