Deli Team Leader

RG&T Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

RG&T Solutions in Columbus, OH is seeking a Deli Department Lead to oversee daily operations and ensure efficient service. You will train and coach team members, uphold a safe and inclusive environment, and manage sales, labor, inventory, and shrink metrics while ensuring food quality and safety standards.

You will coordinate promotions, maintain product availability, and assist guests with selections, delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a food or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, shrink management, and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of food quality expectations and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to coach and develop a team while maintaining a positive, inclusive culture.
• Customer-focused communication and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deli department’s daily operations and ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to support performance and accountability.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Manage key operational metrics including sales, labor, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with all food safety standards.
• Coordinate promotions and product availability to support business goals.
• Assist guests with selecting deli products and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Inventory control

Food safety knowledge

Coaching & development

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the deli department’s daily operations and ensure smooth, efficient service.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to support performance and accountability.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Manage key operational metrics including sales, labor, inventory, and shrink.
• Ensure food quality and compliance with all food safety standards.
• Coordinate promotions and product availability to support business goals.
• Assist guests with selecting deli products and provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven leadership experience in a food or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, shrink management, and labor productivity.
• Knowledge of food quality expectations and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to coach and develop a team while maintaining a positive, inclusive culture.
• Customer-focused communication and strong problem-solving skills.