County Market Assistant Deli Manager

nficountymarket; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Niemann Foods Management is hiring an Assistant Deli Manager in Illinois to support the Deli Manager in supervising department operations, maximizing gross margins, and promoting sales. You will gain product knowledge, ensure safety, and train deli associates while maintaining high guest service standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, merchandising execution, and accurate inventory management as part of a fast-paced supermarket environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 months related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level.
• Assists with supervising Deli Associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and achievement of department goals.

Responsibilities

• Delivers superior guest service and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Assists in developing and coordinating merchandising plans to maximize sales and variety.
• Assists with production, stocking and display building.
• Knows use and taste of products offered.
• Performs quality assurance checks of the deli.
• Ensures proper product rotation and safety compliance.
• Supervises associates to optimize labor and meet department objectives.
• Assists with receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Food service knowledge

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Safety awareness

High energy

Guest service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

SUMMARY

The Assistant Deli Manager assists the Deli Manager with supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses. The Assistant Deli Manager’s responsibilities are assisting the Deli Manager cover the overall operation and success of the deli, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Assists the Deli Manager in developing, implementing and coordinating aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety
• Assists with production, stocking and display building
• Knows use, and taste of products offered
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Properly handles and rotates product
• Assists the Deli Manager in supervising the Deli Associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives
• Responsible for assisting the Deli Manager in receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met
• Supervises department safety and sanitation programs
• Performs Deli Manager duties as needed or assigned
• Teaches, trains, and develops other Associates
• Follows all Health Code guidelines
• Promote and support established programs
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Customer service skills
• Leadership Skills
• Food service knowledge
• Genuine
• Honest/Integrity
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Detailed Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability
• High energy level
• Desire to move up within department

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with supervising Associates in the Deli Department in the absence of the Deli Manager.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder and Step ladder
• Associates may be required to use standard deli equipment including, but not limited to
• Knives
• Slicers
• Ovens
• Rotisseries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Climb or balance
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

VISION

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

• Extreme heat

Occasionally

• Wet and/or humid conditions
• Chemicals while cleaning
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• Moderate

PAY RANGE

(depends on industry experience)

$18 up to $27/hour (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS

(eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location