Deli Department Supervisor - Growth Path to Manager

Lowes Foods; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager-in-training to oversee guest service, merchandising programs and daily deli operations in our Wilmington location. You will supervise staff, manage inventories, and ensure department standards are met in line with company policies.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to train and develop team members while controlling costs and maintaining quality products for guests.

Qualifications

• Friendly, outgoing personality.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to read and understand information and direction.
• Knowledge of deli operations.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to effectively communicate with the 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.
• Performs PA announcements.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Merchandising

Inventory control

Budgeting

Safety & sanitation

Communication

Training & development

Job description

Lowes Foods is seeking a Deli Manager-in-training to oversee guest service, merchandising programs and daily deli operations in our Wilmington location. You will supervise staff, manage inventories, and ensure department standards are met in line with company policies.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to train and develop team members while controlling costs and maintaining quality products for guests.