Assistant Deli Manager
Job Description
Position Summary
The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily department operations, team leadership, food safety compliance, and merchandising execution. This role helps ensure high standards for food quality, freshness, sanitation, and customer service while supporting sales growth and operational efficiency.
- Assist with daily Deli department operations, including food preparation, stocking, case presentation, and rotation
- Support supervision, training, and development of Deli associates on food safety, service standards, and operational procedures
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature control, and health regulations at all times
- Assist with ordering, receiving, inventory control, and accurate production planning
- Help manage shrink through proper rotation, portion control, markdowns, and waste reduction practices
- Execute merchandising standards, promotions, and seasonal programs
- Maintain clean, organized prep areas, service counters, and storage spaces
- Support scheduling, task delegation, and coverage to maintain efficient department operations
- Provide excellent customer service, addressing customer questions, special orders, and service concerns
- Monitor product quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the day
- Communicate department conditions, opportunities, and challenges to store and department leadership
- Uphold safety standards and participate in store-wide safety and loss prevention initiatives
- Previous Deli or fresh food retail experience required
- Prior leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and food preparation standards
- Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods
- Ability to work in fast-paced food service environments
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Food safety and quality control
- Operational execution
- Team leadership and engagement
- Customer service excellence
- Safety and compliance focus
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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