Assistant Deli Manager

About the Role

As the Assistant Deli Manager, you will help customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service while managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store. You’ll assist the Deli Manager in overseeing department operations, including ordering, inventory control, product quality, and team supervision. Your role involves coordinating production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Oversee ordering, inventory controls, and product quality.
• Supervise and lead the Deli team, including hiring, teaching, training, and development.
• Unload and sort store deliveries, operate and maintain deli equipment.
• Ensure execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, and validate team compliance.
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, and goal setting.
• Lead a team to deliver high-quality products, exceptional service, and a great customer experience.
• Assist in maintaining personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
• Dependable and reliable with the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Outgoing, friendly behavior with a positive attitude and ability to interact with customers, take special orders, and answer phones.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety certification and adherence to all federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
• Strong organization and planning skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to lift/carry product weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60”, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours.
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Operate slicers, wrapping, and cooking equipment; assist in maintaining equipment in safe working condition.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Sick time plan to support you or your immediate family’s health.
• Vacation accrual plan.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member on all Sprouts purchases.
• Flexible schedules.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year with prizes, food, and fun.
• Eligibility for additional benefits, including:
  • Bonus based on company and/or individual performance.
  • Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Health Savings Account with company match.
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage.
  • Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
  • Paid holidays.
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Why Join Us

At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth, including:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Join a fast-paced, rapidly growing company where you can grow your career in healthy living while empowering others along their journey.