Deli Department Manager

Festival Foods; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount 15%

Weekly pay & premium pay

Two-week advance scheduling

Vision & dental insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Parental leave and wellness benefits

Job summary

Festival Foods in Eau Claire, WI, is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead a fast-paced deli team, set standards, and ensure exceptional guest experiences and safe food handling.

You will train staff, manage schedules, partner with HR, control inventory, and uphold company policies in a full-time role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent; 5 years leadership experience (2 in a managerial role) preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for leading a diverse team in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in retail, restaurant, or food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and reinforce Festival Foods culture and performance expectations.
• Coordinate staffing, onboarding, and staff development; conduct performance reviews.
• Oversee deli labor goals, inventory, and pricing accuracy; manage vendor orders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Retail knowledge

Technology proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand jacks

Slicers

Fryers

Job description

Location : Name

Eau Claire - Mall Drive

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join our Festival Foods Team as a Deli Department Manger!

Job Title: Deli Department Manager

Reports To: Senior Fresh Manager

Are you a retail, restaurant, food-service or culinary leader with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership and food preparation skills can make a difference? If you have a knack for retail management and a drive to inspire and support your team, we want to hear from you!

Developing associates and providing excellent guest service is at the heart of what we do. Whether it’s a friendly greeting, answering questions or addressing guest concerns, you’ll handle each interaction with professionalism and care. Your willingness to help guests with what they need, and develop your team of associates, will make a positive impact every day.

Job Description

What You'll Do:As a Deli Department Manager at Festival Foods, your responsibilities will include:

• Leadership & Training: Lead, support, and reinforce Festival Foods culture and performance expectations. Provide thorough and consistent training for new and current deli associates, manage staff schedules, and support associates’ professional development. Conduct performance reviews and provide coaching to enhance team performance.
• Staff Management: Partner with Human Resources to recruit and interview candidates, extend job offers, and manage staffing levels. Ensure effective onboarding and retention strategies, including follow-up training at 30, 60, and 90 days post-hire.
• Operational Management: Oversee deli labor goals, inventory management, and pricing accuracy. Place orders with vendors for special and holiday items and maintain proper signage throughout the deli department.
• Guest Service Excellence: Address guest concerns, resolve issues, and ensure exceptional service by living the boomerang principle. Contribute to the overall cleanliness and organization of the deli department.
• Profitability & Compliance: Manage gross profit goals, shrink control, and ensure adherence to all safety, food safety, and company policies. Document policy violations and conduct corrective actions in collaboration with HR and Store Director.
• Additional Duties: Prepare coaching sessions, performance reviews, and other documentation. Ensure accurate timekeeping and attendance records for deli associates.
• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
• Support the Team:Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:To succeed as a Deli Department Manager, you should have:

• Education & Experience: High School Education or equivalent, with at least 5 years of leadership experience (including 2 years in a managerial role) preferred. Experience in retail, restaurant, or food service is preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of retail food business, perishable department operations, and merchandising. Proficiency in technology and computer use.
• Safety & Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of safety requirements and company policies. Ability to apply safety training and operate equipment such as hand jacks, slicers, and fryers. Must have or obtain a WI Certified Food Manager License (certification cost covered by Festival Foods)

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand in one place for a long period of time, bend, stoop, and kneel regularly
• Full range of upper body motion
• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis
• May be exposed to varying temperatures such as refrigerators, freezers, kitchens and sales floor

Work Schedule:The Deli Department Manager is a full-time position. The typical schedule includes weekends, weekdays, and holidays, with one night shift per week and one late night per month. Shift times are subject to change based on store needs.

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we're proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top‑noted team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

• Address

  3007 Mall Drive

  City

  Eau Claire

  State

  WI

  Postal Code

  54701