Deli Manager-in-Training: Lead, Coach & Grow

Cosentinos Group Inc; Raymore (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosentino's Price Chopper #285 in Raymore, MO seeks a Deli Manager-In-Training with open availability. This exempt, full-time role involves leading the deli team, reporting to the Deli Manager, and ensuring top-notch product and service quality for Cosentino’s customers.

The understudy position emphasizes supervisory development, culinary leadership, and hands-on management of deli operations on-site, with responsibilities spanning interviewing, coaching, and labor-cost control.

Qualifications

• A food handling permit must be obtained within the first 14 days of employment.
• A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.
• At least one year of Catering experience, including networking, coordination, preparation, event design and event staging.
• At least 1 year of formal culinary experience or a degree in Culinary Arts or Management from an accredited school or university.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience in general food service or hospitality management, supervising more than 10 employees.

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the Deli Manager, supervise the deli team in an effective, motivating and respectful manner.
• With direction, communicate goals to the team and implement plans to reach them.
• Foster a positive team atmosphere with cooperation, morale, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Assist in hiring by conducting effective interviews for deli staff.
• Provide coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations.
• Collaborate with Store Director/HR to address employee relations issues.
• Manage labor costs balancing service with expense control.
• Practice inventory management and verify deliveries against invoices.
• Notify Deli Manager of any special inventory needs.
• Enforce product rotation and strict quality control in all deli areas.

Skills

Food handling permit

Driver's license

Catering experience

Culinary leadership

Supervisory experience

Education

Culinary Arts or Management degree

Job description

Cosentino's Price Chopper #285 in Raymore, MO seeks a Deli Manager-In-Training with open availability. This exempt, full-time role involves leading the deli team, reporting to the Deli Manager, and ensuring top-notch product and service quality for Cosentino’s customers.

The understudy position emphasizes supervisory development, culinary leadership, and hands-on management of deli operations on-site, with responsibilities spanning interviewing, coaching, and labor-cost control.