Assistant Deli Manager

About the role

As the Assistant Deli Manager, you have a role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store. You will assist the Deli Manager in overseeing a specialized team in a fast-paced and friendly environment, contributing to one of the fastest-growing retailers focused on healthy living.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team.
• Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest customer experience.
• Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team.
• Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Deli team members follow these procedures.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.
• Be dependable and reliable, with the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Have an outgoing and friendly behavior, a positive attitude, and the ability to interact with customers, take special orders, and answer phones.
• Possess proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, along with a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Have a strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
• Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to lift and 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.
• Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift.
• Operate a slicer, wrapping, and cooking equipment; assist in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $29.15 per hour. Pay is determined based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and sick time plan to support you or your immediate family’s health.
• Vacation accrual plan and opportunities for career growth.
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts.
• Flexible schedules and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and contests/appreciation events throughout the year.
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply).
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Health Savings Account with company match and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage and paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers.
• Paid holidays and access to DailyPay for eligible employees, allowing you to transfer earned wages before payday.

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider joining Sprouts! We focus on customer service in a neighborhood grocery setting, offering high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, and bulk goods in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market atmosphere. Grow your career with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company that values empowering its teams.

Sprouts is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts, Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts, Sabor at Sprouts, Soul at Sprouts, and Honored to Serve at Sprouts.