Deli Dept Lead: Food Quality & Flexible Hours

Shaw’s and Star Market; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Paid time off

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, drive sales, and uphold high standards for food safety and service. In this fast-paced, hands-on role you will work with a team to deliver fresh products and exceptional customer experiences.

You will oversee staffing, merchandising, scheduling, and training, while ensuring compliance with company recipes and policies. This position offers growth opportunities within a customer-focused grocery environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily deli operations with focus on customer service, food quality, and readiness
• Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve questions
• Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets
• Oversee prep, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items
• Maintain 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 while promoting teamwork
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Team coaching

Problem solving

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to lead daily deli operations, drive sales, and uphold high standards for food safety and service. In this fast-paced, hands-on role you will work with a team to deliver fresh products and exceptional customer experiences.

You will oversee staffing, merchandising, scheduling, and training, while ensuring compliance with company recipes and policies. This position offers growth opportunities within a customer-focused grocery environment.