Manager In Training - Meat Department Manager

99 Ranch Market; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up

Long-Term Service Award

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Job summary

99 Ranch Market is seeking a trainee for the Hot Deli Department in Pleasanton, CA, with progression to supervisor after the training period. The role includes managing daily operations, staff coaching, and ensuring product quality and presentation across high-traffic grocery settings.

Training spans 6–8 months with evaluation before store assignment. Responsibilities cover production planning, inventory control, promotions collaboration, and adherence to food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years in hot deli or related fields; 1 year in management/supervisor role
• Ability to work in varying temperatures and lift 25+ lbs
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays; potential travel for training
• Reading and applying technical procedures and training materials
• Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish preferred
• Authorized to work in the United States; at least 18 years old

Responsibilities

• Oversee Hot Deli Department SOP, product knowledge, production planning, ordering and staff management
• Manage daily operation to meet company standards
• Collaborate with store management on promotions and sales targets
• Maintain attractive food displays and ensure freshness and stock levels
• Plan production and orders based on inventory, events, and trends
• Receive shipments; check quantity, quality, and freshness
• Control inventory movements and rotate stock (FIFO)
• Ensure food prep, portioning, packaging, labeling and storage meet SOPs and safety standards
• Maintain awareness of customer preferences and seasonal demand
• Use pricing programs and signage tools efficiently
• Provide schedules and manage attendance for department staff
• Mentor and train staff; conduct performance reviews
• Maintain safe, clean work environment and perform other duties as needed

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Reading procedures

Bilingual (English, Chinese, Spanish)

Training & coaching

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Inventory management systems

Job description

99 Ranch Market is one of the largest Asian supermarket chains in the United States. We have store locations in California, Nevada, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Massachusetts, Virginia, New Jersey and more to come! We are passionate and honored to be shaping the Asian Supermarket culture within the grocery industry. As 99 Ranch Market expends, we have new positions open. We welcome new members to grow alongside with the family.

Responsibilities:

• The trainee will undergo training and evaluations for 6 to 8 months. After the training period, qualified candidates will be directly assigned to a store and be responsible for the Hot Deli Department SOP, product knowledge, production planning, ordering, organization, employee management and all other supervisory duties.
• Manage the Hot Deli Department's daily operation and meet the company standards.
• Work with the store management team to design store promotion plans and meet sales targets.
• Maintain attractive food displays, ensure product quality and freshness, and keep service areas fully stocked based on customer demand.
• Plan production and order ingredients and supplies based on on-hand inventory, promotion events, sales trends, and delivery schedules.
• Receive food and supply shipments and examine the quantity, quality, condition, and freshness of products.
• Control inventory movement (FIFO), including rotating ingredients and prepared products, organizing cooler and freezer areas, monitoring waste and shrink, and directing physical inventory counts.
• Ensure food preparation, portioning, packaging, labeling, holding, and storage follow company SOP and food-safety standards.
• Maintain familiarity with customer preferences, seasonal demand, and popular local Hot Deli products.
• Use label updating and price sign printing computer programs efficiently.
• Provide schedules to department employees and manage attendance.
• Work on Human Capital Management, including coaching, operational training, mentoring, and performance review.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in hot deli, food service, restaurant, food production, grocery retail, or related fields (1 year of management/supervisor experience required).
• Work in an environment with varying temperatures and use department equipment.
• Require lifting 25+ lbs objects and long periods of standing.
• Must be able to work at a flexible schedule (night, weekends & holidays) and relocate if necessary.
• Must be able to travel between different stores for training purposes.
• Capable of reading, analyzing, interpreting technical procedures and training materials.
• Able to speak, write, present, commute, and respond to information and questions.
• Great interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, mass and volume.
• Familiar with inventory management programs, Microsoft Office, IT retail, or SAP are highly preferred.
• Commit to company values and customer services.
• Bilingual English, Chinese, and Spanish is highly preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• At least 18 years old.

Training Location: 2701 Stoneridge Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588

• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with up to 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Service Award.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Discount.

Position: Full Time.

Shift Information:

• 1 day off per week (day off is not fixed, follow trainer's schedule).
• 40-45 hours per week.
• 6 days a week.
• Overtime as needed.

Salary: $20.00-$28.00 per hour during the training period, based on experience. After the employee passed the final assessment, they will be promoted from hourly employee to exempt employee. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Disclaimer:

Our goal is to be a recognized leader in the industry while providing a great workplace for employees. Please note the job descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the positions. They do not cover all the details of skills, duties, or responsibilities required for the position. Thus, they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all skills, duties, and responsibilities required for personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities as instructed by management. Skills, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. We are an E.E.O. employer.