Deli Manager - Lead Fresh Food Team (Flexible Schedules)

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 48,000 - 64,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay
15% employee discount for you and a on
Flexible schedules
401(k) Retirement savings plan with a
Company paid life insurance
DailyPay access to earned wages

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Deli Manager to lead one of our busiest departments, driving top service, quality, and profitability. You will hire, coach, and schedule a dedicated team while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

A strong focus on teamwork, communication, and inventory control is essential for success in this role. You will collaborate with store leadership to optimize operations, merchandise effectively, and deliver the best guest experience in a fast-paced

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age with 2 years of supervisory experience and 2 years of deli department experience, or an acceptable combination of experience.
  • Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
  • Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.
  • Have strong communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment.
  • Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Have and maintain Food Safety certification.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and merchandise the department for maximum productivity and profit.
  • Order and manage inventory controls, product quality.
  • Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
  • Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
  • Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
  • Regularly attend and participate at in-store meetings.
  • Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
  • Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance.
  • Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
  • Manage product orders, receiving, and storage.
  • Operate and maintain deli equipment.
  • Ensure the execution of all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations; validate that other deli team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures.
  • Manage the department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, and order products and supplies so as to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals.
  • Work closely with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Assistant Deli Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.
  • Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience
Deli department experience
Strong communication
Team leadership
Coaching and development
Food Safety certification
Scheduling
Merchandising
Slicer operation

Tools

Slicer
Wrapping equipment
Cooking equipment

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is seeking a Deli Manager to lead one of our busiest departments, driving top service, quality, and profitability. You will hire, coach, and schedule a dedicated team while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

A strong focus on teamwork, communication, and inventory control is essential for success in this role. You will collaborate with store leadership to optimize operations, merchandise effectively, and deliver the best guest experience in a fast-paced

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