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. This role involves assisting the Deli Manager in overseeing department operations, ensuring productivity, and delivering an extraordinary customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

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, training, and development.
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through planning, direction, goal setting, and teamwork.
• Unload and sort store deliveries, operate and maintain deli equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines, and train team members on these procedures.
• Assist in brainstorming to deliver high-quality products, exceptional service, and a great customer experience.
• Handle customer interactions, including taking special orders and answering phones.
• Review 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, both written and verbal, with the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude and ability to interact with customers.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Food Safety certification and knowledge of 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; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability 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.
• 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 all 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 purchases 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 with 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 to earned wages before payday at no extra cost.

Why Join Us

At Sprouts Farmers Market, we foster 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 groups like 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.