Deli Department Manager

Coborn's Incorporated; Marengo (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

DailyPay access

Paid time off

Floating holidays

Military leave

Recognition programs

Health & wellness programs

EAP services

National discounts

Career growth

ESOP

Tuition benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Coborn's Incorporated is hiring a Department Manager for the Deli Department in Marengo, IL. You will lead the department to maximize sales and gross profits through effective staffing, training, and resource utilization, ensuring top-notch guest service.

You will direct ordering, receiving, merchandising, pricing, and freshness of products, while overseeing recordkeeping, labor, inventory, shrink, and safety compliance. A strong emphasis on teamwork and food safety is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous retail/customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Deli Department to maximize sales and gross profit through effective use of staff and resources.
• Direct and coordinate ordering, receiving, merchandising, pricing and freshness of department products.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching and performance feedback to staff to ensure remarkable guest service.
• Manage recordkeeping, labor, inventory, shrink, and safety practices in the department.

Skills

Retail experience

Job description

Overview

We are hiring for a Department Manager position that will lead our Deli Department at our location. As the key leader accountable for department performance, you will ensure successful operation of the department by obtaining maximum sales and gross profits through effective utilization of personnel and resources. You will lead the department team through ongoing training, influencing, and coaching to ensure remarkable guest service is provided by all. You will be responsible for directing and coordinating the ordering, receiving, merchandising, pricing, and freshness of department product. Key responsibilities include: accurate recordkeeping, guest service, employee relations, labor, gross profit, expense control, inventory, shrink, public relations, stocking, controlling freshness by rotating and removing out-of-stock merchandise, directing the workload of team members, conducting performance evaluations and accountability conversations and ensuring all food safety and company safety practices are understood and followed.

Benefits

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we\'re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace—one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday.
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options with company match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional voluntary benefits such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you\'re hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• Previous retail/customer service experience preferred

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range

USD $18.00 - USD $31.00 /Hr.

Company Introduction

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn\'s, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you\'re looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we\'d love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn\'s, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn\'s, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher\'s, Tadych\'s Marketplace Foods, Sullivan\'s Foods, and Kessler\'s. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience—both in-store and online—focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn\'s, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn\'s Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy\'s Liquor, and Captain Jack\'s brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn\'s Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert\'s, Godfather\'s Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.