MDD Delica Section Manager

Jimmy Jazz; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 44,928 - 74,880; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Gardena, CA seeks a Deli Section Manager to lead product development and Deli operations, driving staff performance and ensuring superior service. The role emphasizes teaching, coaching, and compliance with food safety standards.

You will guide staff, implement procedures, and maintain quality, cost control, and hospitality in a fast-paced deli environment, aiming for customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of Deli supervisor/manager experience in retail or restaurant industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and general facility safety practices and procedures.
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as knives, wrappers, scales, compactors, garbage disposals, hand trucks and pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Assistant Department Manager and establish Deli Section operation goal and execution plans.
• Develop and update operation procedures and products with clear and practical instructions and reasonable cost calculation.
• Maintains high profit margin in accordance with the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes, waste management, and team development.
• At all times meets and exceeds Marukai and industrial standards in food, safety, service, and quality control and hygiene management.
• Review all Deli sales performance with department manager and adjust Deli section operations plan with team members accordingly to achieve the operation goal.
• Collaborate with HQ Merchandise departments, Central Kitchen team, and other departments to get better resources and support for Deli section operations or projects.
• To gain better quality and cost-effective results, conduct searches, select, evaluate, and maintain the venders, suppliers, and 3rd parties with company approval.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include selecting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other signed tasks from supervisor or managers.

Skills

Deli supervision

Food safety

Staff training

Hospitality

Tools

Knives

Scales

Pallet jack

Hand truck

Garbage disposals

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• Base Pay $74,880.00 / Year
• Job Category Merchandise Development, Buyer
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt

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Description

Deli Section Manager is a customer-service oriented and teaching position which plays a Deli product development and Deli operation instruction menu creator role in Delica Department. The Deli Section Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move his or her staff and his or herself towards success with a smooth tempered and even keeled manner. Food safety and customers’ satisfaction are the success foundation for all positions in Delica Department including Sushi Section Manager.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assistant Department Manager and establish Deli Section operation goal and execution plans.
• Develop and update operation procedures and products with clear and practical instructions and reasonable cost calculation.
• Maintains high profit margin in accordance with the approved pre-set budget, which entails, but is not limited to sales goals, cost of goods, expenses, price changes, waste management, and team development.
• At all times meets and exceeds Marukai and industrial standards in food, safety, service, and quality control and hygiene management.
• Review all Deli sales performance with department manager and adjust Deli section operations plan with team members accordingly to achieve the operation goal.
• Collaborate with HQ Merchandise departments, Central Kitchen team, and other departments to get better resources and support for Deli section operations or projects.
• To gain better quality and cost-effective results, conduct searches, select, evaluate, and maintain the venders, suppliers, and 3rd parties with company approval.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include selecting and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other signed tasks from supervisor or managers.

Requirements

Job Requirement

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of Deli supervisor/manager experience in retail or restaurant industry which can demonstrate the ability of Deli product/merchandise design or adjust according to customers’ feedback or sales performance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and general facility safety practices and procedures
• Must be able to use job related equipment such as knives, wrappers, scales, compactors, garbage disposals, hand trucks and pallet jack.
• Comfortably connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds customers' expectation
• Has passion about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor
• Able to approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.
• Must have mathematical skills which related to the job function

• Passion for Japanese cuisine and culture, with a particular focus on deli.
• Japanese language skills are a plus.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position.
• Occasional travel to supplier locations and Marukai stores.