Deli Department Leader — Food Quality and Service

Shaw’s and Star Market; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (Med/D

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Leaders invested in your training,Care

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, ensure food safety, quality, and outstanding customer service in a high-volume store environment.

The role emphasizes team leadership, merchandising execution, and the delivery of a fresh, engaging deli experience for customers. The position requires flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for food quality
• Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
• Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Deli Department with a strong focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items following company recipes and standards
• Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab-and-go, and hot case displays
• Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
• Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
• Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, ensure food safety, quality, and outstanding customer service in a high-volume store environment.

The role emphasizes team leadership, merchandising execution, and the delivery of a fresh, engaging deli experience for customers. The position requires flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.