Deli Team Lead: Fresh Food & Service

Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time

Vacation accrual

Career growth

15% discount

Flexible schedules

EAP program

401K match

Life insurance

Contests & events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring an Assistant Deli Manager in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will support the Deli Manager, lead a busy deli team, and ensure top‑quality products and excellent customer service in a fast‑paced store environment.

Responsibilities include inventory control, training, scheduling, and maintaining health and safety standards while delivering a great shopping experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 18 years old with 2 years supervisory experience in deli/food service.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Outgoing, friendly demeanor and customer‑facing skills.
• Proven leadership to build, motivate and maintain staff.
• Food safety certification and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for productivity and profit.
• Oversee ordering, inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
• Coordinate production, merchandising and sales through planning, direction and teamwork.
• Help lead a team that delivers high quality products and exceptional customer service.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing the Deli staff.
• Unload deliveries and maintain deli equipment; ensure safety and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Food safety

Organization

Problem solving

Team motivation

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring an Assistant Deli Manager in Wheat Ridge, CO. You will support the Deli Manager, lead a busy deli team, and ensure top‑quality products and excellent customer service in a fast‑paced store environment.

Responsibilities include inventory control, training, scheduling, and maintaining health and safety standards while delivering a great shopping experience for our customers.