Deli Department Manager - Lead & Grow with Great Benefits

Lowes Foods; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager to supervise the deli department, ensure guest service quality, and drive merchandising and operational performance. After training, bench managers may need to cover a department within 30 miles of home.

The role emphasizes staff guidance, scheduling, and adherence to company standards. Ideal candidates will manage product prep, receiving, stocking, and customer service while maintaining department budgets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs consistently; 50 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information.
• Knowledge of deli operations.
• Supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks.
• Effective communication and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods.
• Communicate effectively with Store Manager and Merchandiser.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the deli department staff.
• Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.
• Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.
• Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.
• Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.
• Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure deli department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.
• Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.
• Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
• Performs PA announcements.

Skills

Friendly personality

Teamwork

Lift 25 lbs

Reading skills

Deli operations

Supervisory skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

18+ years old

Bend/kneel/stand

Store communication

Job description

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager to supervise the deli department, ensure guest service quality, and drive merchandising and operational performance. After training, bench managers may need to cover a department within 30 miles of home.

The role emphasizes staff guidance, scheduling, and adherence to company standards. Ideal candidates will manage product prep, receiving, stocking, and customer service while maintaining department budgets and safety standards.