Deli Kitchen Manager

Festival Foods; Onalaska (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate Discount

Weekly Pay

Flexible Scheduling

Benefits package

Job summary

Festival Foods in Onalaska, WI is seeking a Deli Kitchen Manager to lead the deli kitchen team and oversee operations, from inventory management to producing high-quality, guest-ready offerings. You will drive production decisions to meet guest demand while coaching staff and maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

The role is a full-time daytime position with weekend shifts. Join us to grow your career in a supportive environment that values guest experience and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of leadership experience in retail, grocery, or food service.
• Strong communication with guests and team in fast-paced environments.
• Detail-oriented with food safety and inventory management focus.
• Solid understanding of safety requirements and training application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding guest experiences through attentive service.
• Lead and develop deli kitchen team with coaching and feedback.
• Monitor recipes, quality, and presentation to ensure standards.
• Manage inventory, orders, and rotation for freshness.
• Collaborate with store and Support Office teams.
• Analyze weekly movement reports to adjust production.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation across all work areas.
• Ensure reliable attendance and coverage for shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Location : Name

Onalaska

Position Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

ABOUT FESTIVAL FOODS:

We are a Wisconsin grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You’ll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests – even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.

Job Summary

Join our Festival Foods team as a Deli Kitchen Manager!

Job Title: Deli Kitchen Manager

Reports to: Deli Manager

Shift: Daytime hours, including 1 shift on the weekend.

Join our Festival Foods team as a Deli Kitchen Manager and lead the team to create exceptional guest experiences! In this role, you’ll oversee deli kitchen operations, from managing inventory and food quality to driving production decisions that meet guest demand. You’ll also have the opportunity to inspire and develop your team, fostering a positive, collaborative environment. If you’re passionate about food, leadership, and providing top-tier service, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career and make a meaningful impact.

External Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver Outstanding Guest Experiences: Create engaging, memorable experiences by recognizing and reacting to guests’ needs, ensuring they feel valued and appreciated.

• Lead and Develop Your Team: Thoroughly and consistently train, support, and inspire deli kitchen associates to ensure high retention and top performance, providing ongoing feedback and coaching.

• Ensure High-Quality Standards: Monitor recipe execution, shrinkage, and overall quality control to maintain the highest standards in food preparation and presentation.

• Oversee Deli Operations: Manage inventory, order deli kitchen products from vendors, and ensure proper food rotation, temperature management, and replenishment of all products on display.

• Collaborate and Encourage Teamwork: Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment by leading by example, encouraging cooperation among staff, and working closely with store and Support Office associates.

• Drive Production Decisions: Analyze weekly movement reports and make informed decisions on production levels to meet guest demand without overstocking or waste.

• Ensure Department Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized work environment, including work areas, shelving, and sales floor, to comply with safety and cleanliness standards.

• Honor Commitments: Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences.

• Support the Team: Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For:

To succeed as a Deli Kitchen Manager at Festival Foods, you should have:

• Leadership Experience: At least 3 years of leadership experience, with 1 year in a management role in retail grocery, restaurant, fast food, or food service.

• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with guests and team members in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality control, food safety, and inventory management.

• Safety Awareness: Full understanding of safety requirements and ability to apply on-the-job safety training.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand in one spot for a long period of time, bend stoop, and kneel regularly.

• Full range of upper body motion.

• Lifting up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis.

• May be exposed to extreme temperatures.

Work Schedule:

The Deli Kitchen Manager is a full-time position. The shift to be worked will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Festival Foods offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your food service career and make a lasting impact on our deli department. Join us in providing guests with convenient, delicious restaurant-quality dining options while leading a high-performing food preparation and cook team!

Benefits Overview

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT HERE:

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates. Festival Foods believes that an inclusive environment for teammates of all backgrounds and perspectives strengthens our ability to serve our guests and communities, as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people.

Location : Address

1260 Crossing Meadows Drive

Location : City

Onalaska

Location : State/Province

WI

Location : Postal Code

54650