Deli Team Lead: Service, Training & Operations

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual plan

Opportunities for career growth

15% discount for you and one other in

Flexible schedules

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(K) Retirement savings plan with a

Company paid life insurance

Contests and appreciation events

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to lead one of our busiest deli teams in delivering healthy options and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will assist the Deli Manager with scheduling, merchandising, and inventory control, while coaching staff, upholding food safety standards, and ensuring top-quality product and service for our customers. Training and development are key parts of this role.

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service
• Be dependable and reliable, having the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Have strong good communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment.
• Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers, taking special orders and answering phones.
• Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, while possessing a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
• Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Have and maintain Food Safety certification. Also ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met.
• Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60”, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hour continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assisting in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition.
• Be able to perform other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
• Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, developing the Deli team
• Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Deli team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures.
• If you’re someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, then we want to hear from you!

Skills

Deli knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Job description

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Deli Manager to lead one of our busiest deli teams in delivering healthy options and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced store environment.

You will assist the Deli Manager with scheduling, merchandising, and inventory control, while coaching staff, upholding food safety standards, and ensuring top-quality product and service for our customers. Training and development are key parts of this role.