Deli Manager- Assistant

United Supermarkets, LLC; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Early wage access

Associate discounts

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

United Supermarkets, LLC is seeking a Deli Manager- Assistant to focus on guest relations and satisfaction, supporting the Department Manager in ordering, merchandising, and training staff. You will help lead day-to-day operations to ensure safe, legal, and profitable results.

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting in interviewing and training, managing inventory, and upholding food safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary, Restaurant or Hospitality degree preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year in restaurant experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work with supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage guests to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist in interviewing, training, and scheduling department staff.
• Coordinate with Department Manager on inventory and merchandising.
• Help meet financial goals and ensure quality product availability.
• Maintain safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary, Restaurant or Hospitality degree preferred

Job description

The Deli Manager- Assistant is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members
• Assists with communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Assist with safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management
• Assists with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated
• Assists with coordinating inventory process and reporting
• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing and merchandising
• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Culinary, Restaurant or Hospitality degree preferred
• Minimum of 1 year in restaurant experience
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. and push and pull up to 100 lbs
• Ability to work within a freezer and / or fridge for up to 15 minutes
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)
• Ability to work at fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values

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