Deli Department Manager: Lead Team, Elevate Fresh Food

Albertsons Companies; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly wages

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being (benef

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth and development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, uphold food safety standards, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will drive sales, merchandising, and department readiness while coaching a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes staff development, adherence to company recipes, and maintaining high-quality displays and service across the deli area.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service mindset and 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 deli operations with focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness.
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and address questions, concerns, and special requests.
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs.
• Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items per company recipes and standards.
• Maintain an 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 and labor targets.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Tools

Slicers and ovens

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, uphold food safety standards, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will drive sales, merchandising, and department readiness while coaching a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes staff development, adherence to company recipes, and maintaining high-quality displays and service across the deli area.