Deli & Bakery Lead — Fresh, Scratch-Made Excellence

Save More Marketplace; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Save More Marketplace seeks a Deli & Bakery Manager to lead the scratch-made deli and bakery operations, focusing on food production, merchandising, customer service, and safety. The role drives financial performance, manages inventories, and develops a high-performing team.

The candidate will foster pride, accountability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates and experience in a traditional supermarket setting is

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of supermarket deli and/or bakery management experience.
• Previous management experience in a traditional supermarket or grocery store is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong knowledge of scratch-made food production and fresh food operations.
• Experience managing sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, inventory, and ordering.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop all deli and bakery associates.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and retain high-performing team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and accountability.
• Build a positive, team-oriented culture focused on customer service and operational excellence.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and ensure associates are properly trained.
• Oversee all scratch-made deli and bakery production.
• Ensure products are prepared consistently using approved recipes and production standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of freshness, quality, and presentation.
• Plan daily production to maximize sales while minimizing waste.
• Develop seasonal products, new recipes, and merchandising opportunities.
• Maintain attractive, full, clean, and well-merchandised service cases and displays throughout the day.
• Execute promotional programs and seasonal merchandising plans.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, priced, rotated, and presented.
• Build displays that drive impulse purchases and showcase fresh, handcrafted products.
• Deliver exceptional customer service with every interaction.
• Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate special orders and catering requests with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Build relationships with customers and create a welcoming shopping experience.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local food safety regulations.
• Maintain strict adherence to HACCP procedures, temperature logs, sanitation standards, and cleaning schedules.
• Ensure the department remains inspection-ready at all times.
• Promote safe food handling practices throughout the department.
• Manage department sales, gross profit, labor, shrink, and operating expenses.
• Analyze department performance and develop action plans to improve results.
• Meet or exceed departmental sales and profitability goals.
• Control waste through effective production planning and inventory management.
• Order products, ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.
• Conduct inventory counts as required.
• Monitor product quality and vendor performance.
• Prepare labor schedules that balance customer service with payroll efficiency.
• Monitor attendance and approve time records.
• Ensure proper staffing during peak business periods.
• Maintain department equipment in safe operating condition.
• Report maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure the department remains clean, organized, and professional at all times.

Skills

Deli bakery management

Leadership

Food safety HACCP

Staff coaching

Customer service

Inventory management

Job description

Save More Marketplace seeks a Deli & Bakery Manager to lead the scratch-made deli and bakery operations, focusing on food production, merchandising, customer service, and safety. The role drives financial performance, manages inventories, and develops a high-performing team.

The candidate will foster pride, accountability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates and experience in a traditional supermarket setting is