Job Description
The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing daily deli operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, food safety, merchandising, and customer service. This role assists with leading deli associates, maintaining efficient production and service workflows, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations- Assist in managing daily deli operations including food preparation, cooking, slicing, and service
- Support ordering, receiving, inventory control, and proper rotation of deli products
- Ensure food quality, freshness, and presentation standards are met
- Maintain clean, organized service areas, prep areas, and backroom spaces
- Assist with execution of merchandising plans, promotions, and seasonal programs
- Ensure proper labeling, signage, pricing, and product presentation
- Monitor dates, waste, and shrink to minimize loss
- Deliver excellent customer service and assist customers with product selections and special requests
- Address and resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally
- Promote a friendly, clean, and service‑focused deli environment
- Support training, coaching, and development of deli associates
- Assist with scheduling, task assignments, and daily workflow
- Lead by example to reinforce teamwork, accountability, and productivity
- Assume full department leadership responsibilities in the Deli Manager’s absence
- Assist with driving sales through strong execution and merchandising
- Monitor department performance including sales, labor, and shrink
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service, and department results
- Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and company operating procedures
- Enforce proper equipment use, temperature controls, and safe work practices
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Previous deli, food service, or retail leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of food preparation, slicing, cooking, and food safety practices
- Strong customer service, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to train, motivate, and supervise associates
- Ability to stand for extended periods, lift deli products/equipment, and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays
- Leadership and teamwork
- Food safety and quality focus
- Organization and attention to detail
- Time management and adaptability
- Customer‑first mindset
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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