Manager Deli and Bakery Department

Meijer Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Manager for the Deli and Bakery Department in Sterling Heights, MI. You will plan, direct, and supervise daily operations, mentor staff, and drive customer service and sales while maintaining Meijer standards.

The role requires 1 year of management experience, 2–3 years retail experience, and ability to manage multiple tasks with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments across meat, bakery, produce and deli.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clear directions to team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts by addressing root causes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and analyze financial data.
• Willingness to mentor team members and SDITs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise the deli and bakery department in day-to-day operations.
• Mentor and coach team members to achieve service and sales goals.
• Staffing, selection and hiring to meet staffing needs.
• Promote career development and succession planning within the team.
• Document disciplinary actions and contribute to promotion decisions.
• Oversee P&L, sales, and shrink to meet department targets.
• Maintain clean, safe, and attractive department appearance.

Skills

Staff management

P&L awareness

Customer service

Team leadership

Budget analysis

Communication

Training

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Manager Deli and Bakery DepartmentApply: Sterling Heights, MI: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R000703349As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! **Meijer Rewards*** Weekly pay* Scheduling flexibility* Paid parental leave* Paid education assistance* Team member discount* Development programs for advancement and career growthPlease review the job profile below and apply today!Plans, directs and supervises team members in the day to day operations within various departments of the store. Serves as the mentor and coach for all team members. Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales while ensuring customer needs are met and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance with a focus on prime shopping hours, product presentation and company standards.**What You'll be Doing:*** Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.* Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.* Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.* Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.* Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.* Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.* Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.* Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.* Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.* Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.* Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.* Promotes a safe work environment.* Reliable and consistent attendance required.* Performs other duties as assigned.**What You Bring with You (Qualifications):*** High school diploma or its equivalent required.* 2-3 years of related retail experience.* One year of management experience.* Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.* Demonstrated ability to communicate to team members in the organization in a way that provides clear and precise direction.* Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and by addressing root cause issues.* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks.* Demonstrated ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use that information to make informed decisions. Demonstrated ability to teach suggestive selling.* Demonstrated ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times* Demonstrated ability to mentor team members in all areas of the organization including SDITs, team members in hourly positions and team leaders.* Successful completion of all required certifications.