Deli Manager

Houchens Food Group; Dawson Springs (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a diligent Deli Operations team member responsible for profitability and high-quality food service. The role blends food preparation with customer service, inventory control, scheduling, and daily financial oversight. You will train staff, maintain safety standards, and uphold product presentation across the deli department.

The position emphasizes teamwork, efficiency, and a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Monitors inventory and ensures items are stocked correctly.
• Tracks labor, gross profit and costs daily to keep the operation profitable.
• Trains new employees and maintains a neat, clean department.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide friendly, prompt service.
• Plan, prepare and present high-quality deli items.
• Schedule staff and manage daily deli operations.
• Monitor and reorder supplies; manage inventory.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Inventory management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the profitability of the deli operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager. Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

Essential Functions

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks the orders to make sure what is received is what was ordered.
• Clean and organize kitchen to keep free from safety hazards.
• Interacts and educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Shops for food items for steam table and cases.
• Inventories all kitchen items and ensures that they are placed back in proper room after use.
• Follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.
• Makes the pulls and puts out fresh product.
• Makes sure employees have started their jobs for the day's business.
• Makes out schedules.
• Does all paperwork and takes inventory.
• Labor, gross profit, supply cost all has to be addressed daily to make the operation make money.
• Merchandise Departments for sales and gross profit.
• Price/ Tag/ Sign Verification.
• Work toward, Full-Fresh-Clean.
• Makes sure all products are of the highest quality possible.
• Present food in an appealing fashion.
• Organize all food items and utensils.
• Be a team member.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized department.
• Train new employees.
• Provide all customers friendly, courteous and prompt service. Greet, assist and respond to customer inquiries and complaints.

Other job related tasks

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy.

Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.