Deli Manager Trainee - Highland

STRACK & VAN TIL SUPER MARKETS, INC; Highland (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Grocery Group is seeking a Deli Manager to supervise daily deli operations, schedule staff, train and evaluate performance, and drive margins in the deli department. You will develop merchandising plans, create displays, merchandise new items and promotional tie-ins to meet sales objectives.

You will maintain proper inventory levels, track records for gross profit, and control costs by monitoring operations, labor, shrinkage, and losses while ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all aspects of Deli operations.
• Proven ability to meet budget expectations.
• Experience managing in food service.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all departmental associates and oversees training and performance.
• Develops merchandising plans and implements promotional tie-ins.
• Maintains inventory levels and tracks records to calculate gross profits.
• Controls department costs by monitoring operations and reducing shrinkage.
• Maintains department records on performance, recognition and discipline.

Skills

Deli operations knowledge

People management

Vendor & customer communication

Inventory control

Flexible scheduling

Job description

Described below are the major duties and responsibilities of a Deli Manager:

Schedules all departmental associates, oversees their training, evaluates their work, rewards and recognizes their performance and delegates their work assignments in a manner that most effectively utilizes their talents and abilities while maximizing profits

Develops and implements merchandising plans, including creating attractive displays, merchandises new items, sales items and does promotional tie-ins, in order to meet the sales and profit objectives of the store and the department

Responsible for proper inventory levels, prepares, maintains and tracks records to calculate gross profits according to company guidelines

Controls department costs by monitoring and improving operations and practices as needed, by controlling labor and by reducing losses due to shrinkage and pilferage

Maintains accurate department records on all important matters, including associate performance, recognition and discipline

Requirements

• Knowledge of all aspects of Deli operations
• Proven skills in taking appropriate and decisive action to meet budget expectations
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends
• Excellent communicate skills with vendors, customers and employees
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 lbs
• 1 year minimum experience as a manager in food service
• Must possess excellent communication skills (both oral and written), good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to get along with customers, vendors, suppliers and associates, and must be able to motivate and lead others

Work environment: Normal exposure to weather and temperature extremes, including exposure to cooler and freezer

Diversity Statement

At Indiana Grocery Group, we believe in diversity and inclusion and always value and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Our associates are passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our associates grow. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in race, color, creed, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important and appreciated.

Diversity Statement

At Indiana Grocery Group, we believe in diversity and inclusion and always value and treat everyone with dignity and respect. Our associates are passionate about providing excellent customer experiences and helping our associates grow. In order to sustain this culture, we will welcome individuals who are diverse in race, color, creed, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Also, we are committed to sustaining a professional working environment where everyone feels welcome, important and appreciated.