Deli Department Lead — Service & Team Leadership

Kroger; Oak Park (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. You will supervise all deli tasks, ensure food safety, and drive department performance through teamwork and quality standards.

Responsibilities include staff training, inventory planning, budgeting support, and maintaining product quality. Strong communication and math skills are essential to meet sales and safety goals.

Qualifications

• Effective communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Slice deli meats and cheeses to customers’ requests using proper deli equipment.
• Inform customers of deli specials and recommendations to meet their needs.
• Maintain proper temperatures and food safety logs for all deli items.
• Assist Food Service Manager in budgeting, profit and loss reviews, and inventory planning.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Aided Ordering.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Stress management

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Kroger is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations and deliver exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail environment. You will supervise all deli tasks, ensure food safety, and drive department performance through teamwork and quality standards.

Responsibilities include staff training, inventory planning, budgeting support, and maintaining product quality. Strong communication and math skills are essential to meet sales and safety goals.