Deli & Bakery Operations Lead

Food Lion; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is seeking a Deli Bakery HMS Department leader to support store operations in the absence of the Deli Manager. You will supervise associates, manage daily labor, coach staff, and uphold food safety and department standards while driving customer satisfaction.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficient ordering, cost control, and adherence to company guidelines. West Virginia-based candidate preferred; strong leadership and merchandising knowledge desired.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job function.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation

Responsibilities

• Manage the Deli Bakery HMS Department in the absence of the Deli Manager, including supervising the performance of all duties and responsibilities of Deli Bakery HMS Associates
• Daily management of labor (i.e. expected live) and the coaching of associates to achieve productivity expectation
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Brand Strategy and Culture
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
• Smile and maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast, easy, flexible and friendly customer service all while creating a positive shopping experience for customers
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
• Control store's expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems. Understands and utilizes Average Cost Inventory System (ACIS)
• Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety and department sanitation are consistently maintained
• Ensure Deli Bakery HMS schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times, should create every other week
• Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning and displaying of merchandise is done in accordance with policies and guidelines
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Record and report all associate and customer accidents in accordance with established Food Lion procedures
• Monitor shrink ensuring that inventory is accounted for; provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses
• Ensure that all advertising and sales promotion materials applicable to the Deli Bakery HMS are properly utilized
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to all company guidelines, policies and standard practices
• Maintain security standards
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times; comply with company dress code and personal appearance guidelines
• Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT), Training Packet and Training Aid courses
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Store operations

Customer service

Problem solving

Age eligibility

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Food Lion is seeking a Deli Bakery HMS Department leader to support store operations in the absence of the Deli Manager. You will supervise associates, manage daily labor, coach staff, and uphold food safety and department standards while driving customer satisfaction.

This role emphasizes teamwork, efficient ordering, cost control, and adherence to company guidelines. West Virginia-based candidate preferred; strong leadership and merchandising knowledge desired.