Lead Deli Operations — Fast-Paced, Customer-First

Safeway; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Medical, Dental, 401k benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to oversee daily deli operations, ensure food quality and safety, and drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead a team, manage schedules, and execute merchandising plans to deliver a premier deli experience.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and collaboration with store leadership to meet sales targets while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a deli or similar food-service department.
• Strong focus on food safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff while managing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily deli operations with emphasis on customer service, quality, and preparedness.
• Lead merchandising plans, planograms, and promotional sets in-store.
• Manage deli production, slicing, cooking, packaging, and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Control inventory, ordering, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Food safety

Staff coaching

Training

Communication

Tools

POS systems

Slicer/food prep equipment

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Deli Department Manager to oversee daily deli operations, ensure food quality and safety, and drive customer satisfaction in a fast-paced retail environment. You will lead a team, manage schedules, and execute merchandising plans to deliver a premier deli experience.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance management, and collaboration with store leadership to meet sales targets while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.