Deli Operations Lead - Customer-Focused & Growth-Driven

Tom Thumb Supermarket; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Wage advances via Stream

Associate discounts

Health & well-being benefits

Vacation, holidays, sick pay

Career growth & development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to support the Deli Manager in daily operations, ensuring top‑notch customer service, food safety compliance, and department profitability. You will help lead deli associates, maintain standards, and drive sales with quality, fresh products.

The role focuses on production, merchandising, and catering support while fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the Deli Department.
• Ensure deli products are prepared, stocked, and displayed in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, and presentation throughout the day.
• Support production planning to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and readiness.
• Assist the Deli Manager in supervising, training, and developing deli associates.
• Support onboarding and training of new team members.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to improve productivity and service.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and customer service.
• Serve as department leader in the Deli Manager's absence.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a customer-first culture.
• Assist customers with product selection, meal solutions, catering orders, and special requests.
• Address customer concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Ensure department associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
• Assist with food preparation, production schedules, and inventory management.
• Ensure all products meet company quality and presentation standards.
• Execute merchandising plans, promotional displays, and seasonal programs.
• Verify pricing accuracy, signage, and proper product rotation.
• Support catering and special-order programs as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health department, and company requirements.
• Maintain proper food handling, storage, temperature monitoring, and recordkeeping practices.
• Promote workplace safety and adherence to safe operating procedures.
• Ensure department equipment is maintained and operated properly.
• Support the achievement of departmental sales, profit, labor, and shrink goals.
• Assist with ordering and inventory control processes.
• Monitor waste and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support labor scheduling and productivity initiatives.

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to support the Deli Manager in daily operations, ensuring top‑notch customer service, food safety compliance, and department profitability. You will help lead deli associates, maintain standards, and drive sales with quality, fresh products.

The role focuses on production, merchandising, and catering support while fostering a positive, collaborative environment. Training and growth opportunities are available.