Deli Assistant Manager (Full Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc.; City of Middletown, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Pet insurance

Paid time off

DailyPay

Employee Discount

Job summary

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. in Middletown, NY seeks a Deli Assistant Manager to lead day-to-day deli operations, supervise a team, ensure product quality and presentation, and support workflows while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You’ll help manage schedules, maintain safety and sanitation, monitor inventory, and train staff, collaborating with the Deli Manager to meet departmental goals and uphold Adams’ service standards. Enjoy competitive benefits and employee discounts.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of deli or food retail management experience.
• Strong leadership, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to demonstrate Adams’ culture and values.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software to manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support daily deli operations, including product preparation and customer service.
• Assist in managing deli production planning, special orders and catering needs.
• Promote a safe work environment by ensuring food safety and sanitation standards.
• Help create and manage team schedules aligning staffing with business needs and labor goals.
• Respond to customer feedback and uphold Adams’ reputation for exceptional service.
• Maintain inventory records and assist with ordering to keep products fresh.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team coaching

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Description

Deli Job Description

Reports To: Deli Manager

Deli Assistant Manager

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each Adams team member and leader is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we’re looking for

Adams leaders are expected to coach teams of both new and seasoned workers to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects Adams’ commitment to providing the quality that defines our brand. For the Deli Assistant Manager, this means helping to lead and support all aspects of daily deli operations—assisting with team supervision, maintaining product quality and presentation, supporting workflows, and ensuring an excellent customer experience while working toward departmental goals.

Your Day-to-Day

• Support daily deli operations, including product preparation, merchandising, and customer service
• Assist in managing deli production planning, special orders, and seasonal offerings for both retail and catering needs
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring team compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Help create and manage team schedules, aligning staffing with business needs and labor goals
• Respond to customer feedback and resolve concerns to ensure satisfaction and uphold Adams’ reputation for exceptional service
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to ensure fresh products while minimizing waste
• Proactively assist to resolve operational challenges such as staffing or supply shortages
• Accurately review timecards and support payroll accuracy, working with the Deli Manager to stay within payroll goals
• Help guide new team members and provide consistent training and development to support performance and growth
• If assigned, participate in interviewing candidates, coaching staff, and supporting performance conversations to align department goals
• Maintain visibility on the floor—check in with team members, reinforce priorities, and ensure high-quality operations throughout the day
• Keep organized records of inventory, compliance logs, and team communications to support smooth, efficient deli operations

What you bring to the Farm

• Two or more years of management experience in a deli or other food retail setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to demonstrate, encourage, and set the example of Adams’ culture and values
• Skills in using Windows-based software and communication platforms to efficiently manage tasks, share information, and support team collaboration
• Commitment to exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality

Working Conditions

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to manage varying business demands
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate deli slicers and other equipment necessary to operate the department
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Effectively communicate with others to exchange information in a fast-paced environment
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces
• Use the compactor and cardboard crusher for disposing of garage and cardboard

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

• generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles)
• voluntary benefits like pet insurance
• paid time off and holiday pay
• flexible pay schedules with DailyPay
• best of all, our generous Employee Discount

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.