Deli Department Leader – Elevate Service & Team Growth

The Kroger Co.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kroger Co. is seeking a deli leadership professional to create a welcoming customer experience and lead a team of associates.

You will interview, train, evaluate performance, reward and coach staff while upholding Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. The role emphasizes empowering the team, planning work activities, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining strong communication with store management and customers.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and customer service skills required.
• Basic math skills for everyday store operations.
• Ability to handle stressful situations effectively.
• Proven ability to lead other associates and teams.
• Flexible work schedule to meet store needs.
• Completion of basic and supervisory skills training.

Responsibilities

• Create uplifting, friendly customer experiences and exceed expectations.
• Interview, train, evaluate, reward, and coach associates.
• Lead and supervise deli associates; provide direction and feedback.
• Plan and organize work activities; manage priorities and time.
• Communicate store priorities and performance goals clearly.
• Ensure adherence to safety, policies, and food safety rules.
• Assist store management with budgets, POS and department plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Basic math

Stress management

People leadership

Flexible schedule

Supervisory skills

Job description

The Kroger Co. is seeking a deli leadership professional to create a welcoming customer experience and lead a team of associates.

You will interview, train, evaluate performance, reward and coach staff while upholding Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. The role emphasizes empowering the team, planning work activities, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining strong communication with store management and customers.