Deli Operations Leader: Profit, Prep & Service

Houchens Food Group; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchens Food Group is seeking a deli operator focused on profitability and quality. The role combines food preparation and customer service under store policy guidance with the Store Manager, ensuring efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities include planning, preparing and presenting food, supervising deli staff, managing inventory and ordering, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen while delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares food for customers.
• Makes out orders and checks orders against what was received.
• Clean and organize kitchen to keep free from safety hazards.
• Interacts and educates deli clerks on food preparation tips.
• Shops for food items for steam table and cases.
• Inventories all kitchen items and ensures proper placement after use.
• Labor, gross profit, and supply costs addressed daily to make the operation profitable.
• Present food in an appealing fashion and maintain quality.
• Train new employees.
• Provide friendly, courteous and prompt service; greet and respond to customer inquiries.

Job description

Houchens Food Group is seeking a deli operator focused on profitability and quality. The role combines food preparation and customer service under store policy guidance with the Store Manager, ensuring efficient daily operations.

Responsibilities include planning, preparing and presenting food, supervising deli staff, managing inventory and ordering, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in the kitchen while delivering excellent customer service.