Assistant Deli Manager

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.

Position Summary The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, ensuring high-quality food production, exceptional customer service, strong merchandising execution, and effective team leadership. This role assists with driving sales, maintaining food safety compliance, controlling inventory and shrink, and developing associates to achieve department and store goals. Key Responsibilities Department Leadership

• Assist in supervising and directing daily deli department operations.
• Lead the department in the absence of the Deli Manager.
• Support hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and development of deli associates.
• Promote a positive, customer-focused, and team-oriented work environment.
• Assist with labor planning and scheduling to meet operational needs.

Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional service by engaging customers and addressing concerns promptly.
• Assist customers with product selections, catering orders, meal solutions, and special requests.
• Ensure associates provide courteous, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
• Build customer loyalty through consistent service excellence and product quality.

Food Production & Quality

• Assist in overseeing deli food preparation, packaging, and merchandising.
• Ensure prepared foods, hot case items, sandwiches, salads, and other deli offerings meet company standards.
• Monitor product freshness, quality, appearance, and proper rotation.
• Maintain production levels that support customer demand while minimizing waste.
• Support catering and special-order programs as needed.

Sales & Merchandising

• Execute merchandising plans to maximize sales and profitability.
• Ensure service cases, displays, and promotional areas are attractive, properly stocked, and visually appealing.
• Assist with seasonal promotions, sampling events, and sales initiatives.
• Monitor sales trends and identify opportunities for growth.

Inventory & Financial Performance

• Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory management.
• Monitor product levels to ensure adequate stock while controlling shrink.
• Help manage department expenses and profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records related to inventory, food production, and waste.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Monitor proper food handling, storage, temperature controls, and date coding.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Ensure compliance with company operational standards and safety programs.

Team Development

• Train associates on food preparation, customer service, food safety, and merchandising standards.
• Provide coaching and constructive performance feedback.
• Support associate engagement, accountability, and professional development.
• Encourage teamwork and operational excellence throughout the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous deli, food service, restaurant, grocery, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food preparation, food safety, merchandising, and inventory practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer, ordering, and inventory management skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working around ovens, slicers, fryers, and refrigerated environments.
• Ability to safely operate deli production equipment.

Success Factors

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Commitment to food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to drive sales while managing costs and reducing shrink.
• Strong attention to detail and execution.
• Dependability, accountability, and adaptability.

The Assistant Deli Manager plays a vital role in supporting department success by helping lead deli operations, developing associates, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and delivering an outstanding customer experience through fresh, high-quality food offerings.

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

· Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream

• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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