Deli Department Leader & Growth Coach

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc.; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Deli Department team member to handle essential responsibilities including managing daily deli operations, ensuring accurate pricing, and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

You will train staff, manage inventory, schedule coverage, and collaborate with store leadership to optimize merchandising and profitability. The role requires experience in deli operations, basic math, ability to lift 50 lbs, and adherence to company

Qualifications

• Certification required for operation of forklift and/or pallet jack.
• Ability to write, speak, hear, and understand the spoken word to respond promptly to pages, requests, team members and guests.
• Basic computer skills required. Excellent computer skills, including MS Excel, Word, etc.
• Must have previous deli experience.
• Basic math skills required. Understanding of gross projections, labor goals, inventory and related reports.
• Minimum age 18; 21 to sell tobacco/alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and develop maximum customer relations through friendly and courteous behavior.
• Promote a high level of morale within department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
• Maintain good working relationships with other department managers with the objective of improving sales storewide.
• At all times remember that our success will be dependent upon our ability to work together.
• Comply with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in the Code of Conduct.
• Provide a professional example for other store team members to follow through coaching and personal evaluations.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and direction of the activities of the Deli Department.
• Know and have the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
• Aid in the development and growth of all department personnel by ensuring regular implementation of company training, evaluation, and counseling procedures.
• Possess sufficient knowledge and ability to teach others all fundamentals of deli production.
• Plan aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Assist management with cross merchandising ideas with other departments.
• Assist in maintaining effective control of department labor and inventory in line with established budgets and guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining effective department security in compliance with company policy and directives.
• Maintain an awareness of competitive activity within the store marketing areas at all times as it relates to the Deli Department.
• Conduct the receiving, storing, pricing and merchandising of all deli products.
• Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the store and within the deli operation.
• Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.

Skills

Customer relations

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Ridley's Family Markets, Inc. in Gunnison, CO is seeking a Deli Department team member to handle essential responsibilities including managing daily deli operations, ensuring accurate pricing, and maintaining a high standard of customer service.

You will train staff, manage inventory, schedule coverage, and collaborate with store leadership to optimize merchandising and profitability. The role requires experience in deli operations, basic math, ability to lift 50 lbs, and adherence to company