Deli Supervisor

Save More Marketplace; Town of Minocqua (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Save More Food Market in Minocqua, WI is seeking a dependable Deli Supervisor to lead the deli team and ensure high food-quality standards. This hands-on role partners with the Deli Manager to maintain fresh, appealing service areas and a positive customer experience.

Ideal candidates bring deli/retail experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to food safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior deli, food-service, grocery, or retail experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Ability to coach employees and uphold department standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership to deli team throughout shifts.
• Coordinate daily production, stocking, and customer service.
• Keep deli cases and hot foods full, fresh, clean, and appealing.
• Maintain quality, freshness, presentation, and portion control.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, temperature, dating, and rotation.
• Train and coach staff on procedures and service expectations.
• Assist with inventory, merchandising, and seasonal promotions.
• Respond to customer questions and ensure a positive shopping experience.
• Support the Deli Manager in daily operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team leadership

Food-service exposure

Job description

Deli Supervisor – Save More Food Market

Location: Minocqua, WI
Position: Full-Time
Department: Deli

Save More Food Market is looking for a dependable, energetic Deli Supervisor to help lead the daily operation of our deli department. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys working alongside a team, providing excellent customer service, maintaining high food-quality standards, and keeping a busy fresh department organized and running smoothly.

The Deli Supervisor will work closely with the Deli Manager to provide day-to-day direction to the team and ensure our customers receive the quality, freshness, selection, and service they expect from Save More.

What You’ll Do

• Provide hands-on leadership and direction to deli team members throughout the shift
• Help coordinate daily production, food preparation, stocking, cleaning, and customer service
• Ensure deli cases, hot foods, grab-and-go items, and service areas remain full, fresh, clean, and appealing
• Maintain high standards for food quality, freshness, presentation, and portion control
• Ensure proper food safety, sanitation, temperature, dating, and rotation procedures are followed
• Train and coach employees on department procedures and customer-service expectations
• Help organize workflow and assign responsibilities based on business needs
• Monitor product levels and communicate production and ordering needs to department leadership
• Help control shrink and waste through proper production planning, rotation, and product handling
• Assist with inventory, merchandising, promotions, and seasonal programs
• Respond to customer questions and concerns and help create a positive shopping experience
• Help maintain department standards during the Deli Manager’s absence
• Work alongside the team wherever needed to get the job done

What We’re Looking For

• Previous deli, food-service, restaurant, grocery, or retail experience preferred
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience is a plus
• Strong customer-service and communication skills
• Ability to coach employees and hold the team accountable to department standards
• Strong organization and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Dependable and willing to work as part of the team
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical requirements of a grocery deli environment

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

We’re looking for someone who notices what needs to be done and takes ownership of it. A successful Deli Supervisor keeps the department moving, supports their team, maintains high standards, and understands that great execution and great customer service go hand in hand.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced deli or food-service employee who is ready to take the next step into leadership or for an experienced supervisor looking to join a strong independent grocery operation.

Join the Save More Food Market team and help us continue delivering the quality, service, and experience our customers have come to expect.