Deli Bakery Team Lead — Customer‑Focused Ops & Coaching

Food Lion; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Chesapeake seeks a Store Deli Bakery HMS Leader to support the Deli Manager and supervise the Deli Bakery HMS team. You will manage daily labor, coach staff, and drive customer service that reflects our brand and culture.

Responsibilities include budgeting and operational results, coordination of ordering and inventory, maintaining safety and sanitary standards, and ensuring a high-quality, friendly shopping experience for customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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 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.
• Accreditation as a Food Safety Manager or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Deli Bakery HMS Department in the absence of the Deli Manager, supervising all duties.
• Daily management of labor and coaching associates to meet productivity goals.
• Provide leadership to promote a culture aligned with our brand and strategy.
• Support achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain excellent customer service and a positive shopping experience.
• Supervise ordering, receiving, preparation, and display of merchandise per policies.
• Ensure safety, sanitation, and compliance with regulations in the department.

Skills

Team leadership

Store operations

Customer service

Multitasking

Technical problem solving

Computer literacy

Age requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Chesapeake seeks a Store Deli Bakery HMS Leader to support the Deli Manager and supervise the Deli Bakery HMS team. You will manage daily labor, coach staff, and drive customer service that reflects our brand and culture.

Responsibilities include budgeting and operational results, coordination of ordering and inventory, maintaining safety and sanitary standards, and ensuring a high-quality, friendly shopping experience for customers.