Deli Dept Lead: Elevate Service, Quality & Sales

Kroger Family of Companies; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an attentive Deli Department Lead to drive outstanding customer experiences and maintain a safe, clean environment in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will help achieve sales and profit goals while enforcing quality standards and supporting associates.

Lead the department with strong communication, scheduling, and training, ensuring accurate product knowledge and promotional execution.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication for customer and team interactions.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and inventory checks.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced deli environment.
• Current food handler permit required upon employment.

Responsibilities

• Promote trust and respect among associates, with a positive attitude.
• Communicate department and job information to associates.
• Establish department goals and empower teammates to meet targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume effectively.
• Train associates on performance and participate in evaluations.
• Create an environment where customers feel welcome and informed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Basic math

Stress management

Food handler permit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kroger Family of Companies is seeking an attentive Deli Department Lead to drive outstanding customer experiences and maintain a safe, clean environment in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will help achieve sales and profit goals while enforcing quality standards and supporting associates.

Lead the department with strong communication, scheduling, and training, ensuring accurate product knowledge and promotional execution.