Senior Deli Manager: Lead Operations & Incentives

Cosentino's Food Stores; Kearney (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly incentive

Benefits

Job summary

Cosentino's Price Chopper #404 in Kearney, MO seeks a Senior Assistant Deli Manager to lead deli operations, drive sales, and mentor staff. This exempt role reports to the Deli Manager and requires a strong background in deli food service, management, and customer care.

The position emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and making sure daily operations run smoothly. On-site work with competitive compensation and quarterly incentives is offered to motivated leaders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Serv-Safe or similar certification.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in chain retail deli food service or restaurant management.
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operations of the deli, including food preparation, service, and sales.
• Support the Deli Manager in scheduling staff and managing labor costs effectively.
• Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, and stocking products, to minimize waste and maximize profitability.
• Ensure adherence to all food safety and sanitation standards, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Able to operate, clean and maintain all equipment safely and competently.
• Know and practice rotation procedures to ensure product dates are properly monitored.
• Assist the Deli Manager in conducting effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the deli team.
• Provide training and development to deli staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.
• Coach and mentor team members to improve performance and enhance customer service skills.
• Assist in the development and implementation of merchandising strategies to increase sales.
• Implement and ensure strict quality control measures are always in place when any deli product is put out in cases, hot lines and other areas of the deli.
• Train and practice appropriate portion control in deli production and service.
• Know and promote ads and specials to increase department sales and profits.
• Regularly review the department is always clean, food is fresh in appearance, is fully stocked and creatively merchandised.
• Handle customer inquiries and complaints, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Monitor and analyze profit and loss (P&L) statements, identifying areas for improvement.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and assist in creating a positive and productive work environment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-pace environment.
• Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressure, and meet deadlines.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

POS systems

Education

High school diploma

Serv-Safe certification

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Cosentino's Price Chopper #404 in Kearney, MO seeks a Senior Assistant Deli Manager to lead deli operations, drive sales, and mentor staff. This exempt role reports to the Deli Manager and requires a strong background in deli food service, management, and customer care.

The position emphasizes food safety, inventory control, and making sure daily operations run smoothly. On-site work with competitive compensation and quarterly incentives is offered to motivated leaders.