Deli Manager-Assistant

Safeway; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in the United States is seeking a Deli team member to assist with deli merchandising programs and, in the absence of the Deli Manager, to oversee pricing, display, ordering and inventory control. You will help ensure department presentation, cleanliness and profitability while delivering superior customer service.

The role requires 1–2 years in the food industry, strong customer service and leadership abilities, and training aptitude.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in the food industry or related field.
• Strong customer service qualities.
• Ability to lead and train staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with superior service goals of the department.
• In the absence of the Deli Manager, supervise department staff including scheduling, training, and assigning duties.
• Lead department as a positive role model.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Teamwork

Training

Scheduling

Inventory control

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

General Summary: Assists with implementation of Division Deli Merchandising programs.

In Deli Manager's absence, responsible for pricing, displaying, ordering, and inventory control within the Department. Responsible for the overall presentation, cleanliness, and profitability of the Department, while providing excellence in superior customer service. Serve as a positive role model and provide excellent training for other Deli employees.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Responsible for Superior Service goals of the Department
• In the absence of the Deli Manager, supervise department staff to include scheduling, training and assigning duties * Lead department as a positive role model
• Implement all merchandising programs
• Ensure standards of Department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness and sanitation, inventory control, rotation, quality, ordering, variety standards, signing, seasonal schematics
• Responsible for ordering and inventory control to meet division "turn" goals
• Ensure the Department has the highest quality products available for the customer
• Monitor to ensure variety standards are followed, as well as 100% compliance on ad item display
• In the absence of the Deli Manager, ensure paperwork, as set by the Division, is followed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by management
• Responsible for the sales and profitability of the Department

Qualifications

• No less than one-two years' experience in the Food industry
• Training experience preferred * High School Diploma/GED or relevant work history or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Highly motivated and team oriented * Must possess strong Customer Service qualities
• Must have strong leadership ability.