Deli Startup Lead — Launch, Menu & P&L Ownership

Asian Family Market Bellevue; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Asian Family Market in Tukwila is launching a brand-new Asian deli department. We’re looking for an experienced Deli Manager to build it from the ground up.

You will lead setup, menu development, vendor relationships, staff hiring and training, scheduling, and ensure food safety and cost controls while owning the department’s P&L.

This full-time, salaried role offers $90,000–$100,000 per year, DOE, with growth opportunities as the deli scales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a deli, prepared foods, or hot food department (Asian deli experience strongly preferred).
• Experience launching or building out a new department or program is a big plus.
• Current food safety manager certification (or ability to obtain one).
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Comfortable owning budget, ordering, and P&L responsibility for the department.
• Bilingual in Mandarin or Cantonese strongly preferred, given the department's focus.
• Hands-on, willing to work the floor alongside the team, especially during launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and launch of the new Asian deli department, including layout, equipment, and workflow planning
• Develop and manage the deli menu — roast meats (char siu, roast duck, etc.), prepared hot foods, salads, bento/to-go items, and other Asian deli specialties
• Source ingredients and manage vendor relationships specific to the deli program
• Hire, train, and supervise deli staff; build out scheduling and staffing plans
• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, health codes, and proper food handling certifications
• Manage inventory, ordering, waste control, and department costs
• Set pricing and work with store leadership on promotions and merchandising for the deli case
• Own the department's P&L and report on sales performance and margins
• Maintain quality and consistency standards as the department scales

Skills

Deli management

P&L ownership

Budget & purchasing

Staff leadership

Food safety

Bilingual (Mandarin/Cantonese)

On-floor leadership

Education

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

Asian Family Market in Tukwila is launching a brand-new Asian deli department. We’re looking for an experienced Deli Manager to build it from the ground up.

You will lead setup, menu development, vendor relationships, staff hiring and training, scheduling, and ensure food safety and cost controls while owning the department’s P&L.

This full-time, salaried role offers $90,000–$100,000 per year, DOE, with growth opportunities as the deli scales.