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’ll thrive in a fast-paced, friendly environment while overseeing a specialized team and delivering an extraordinary customer service experience.

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 experience for customers
• 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 are also aware of and following these procedures

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service
• Be dependable and reliable, having 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, participating in a team environment
• Have and show an outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with customers, take special orders, and answer phones
• Possess a proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, while possessing 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
• Have and maintain Food Safety certification; ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met
• Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically 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
• Be able to perform other related duties as assigned

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
• 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 in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• 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 full of prizes, food, and fun
• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental, and vision (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Health Savings Account with company match (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers (eligibility requirements may apply)
• Paid holidays (eligibility requirements may apply)
• DailyPay: Access your earned wages before payday at no extra cost

Why Sprouts

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm-fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods, and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

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. 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. Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.