Deli Department Lead

Sahadi's; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Collaborative work environment

Employee discount

401K options

Medical and dental benefits

Job summary

A family-owned specialty food store in New York City is seeking a Prepared Foods Lead to oversee its growing prepared foods program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and customer service, with at least 2 years of management experience. Responsibilities include developing new food items, managing production, ensuring staff training, and maintaining budgets. The role offers a collaborative work environment and benefits including flexible schedules, employee discounts, and 401K options.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant management experience.
• A passion for food and enthusiasm for customer service.
• Reliable and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Develop new food items for the deli case and meals to go.
• Manage all food production across various locations.
• Set standards and ensure staff training.
• Maintain budgets and assess food service spending.
• Attract and mentor team members.
• Ensure excellent customer service in the area.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Prepared Foods Lead at Sahadi’s. We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for prepared foods and specialty food.

About Sahadi's: Sahadi’s is a family-owned Mediterranean specialty store that is a Brooklyn tradition, doing business in Brooklyn for over 75 years. With two locations in Brooklyn (the newer Industry City location featuring an open kitchen and bar) and a fast-casual kiosk in Chelsea Piers, we seek an individual to oversee our growing prepared foods program.

Who you are: A food service professional who is confident and highly motivated to manage a growing portion of the business. A reliable individual with strong communication and organizational skills, and a passion for stellar food and service.

Responsibilities

• Drive Business: Working with the team, develop new items for deli case, meals to go, catering, and café team.
• Manage all food production: Coordinate all aspects of production at the various locations with the team.
• Standard Bearer: Adjust and establish standards at multiple locations, ensure staff is properly trained and able to perform their duties.
• Budgeting and Long-term Planning: Manage and maintain budgets—COGs, labor, etc. Assess the food service business and spending, and find areas for improvement. Conceptualize long-term plans for future growth.
• Develop team: Work with the team to attract, retain, and mentor team members.
• Customer service: Set the standard for customer service in the food service area, and provide every customer with an excellent experience.
• Teamwork: Communicate with managers about departmental needs and upcoming projects including classes and on-site events. Coordinate with all other departments to ensure smooth daily operations.

Requirements

• A passion for food and enthusiasm for customer service.
• 2+ years of relevant management experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to work well as part of the overall management team.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Work with premium ingredients.
• Employee discount.
• 401K, commuter, medical, and dental on offer.