Deli Manager

About the role

To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the Deli Department to achieve sales and profit goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of deli meats, cheeses, salads, condiments, and other items.
• Conduct regular stock counts to ensure proper inventory management and reduce waste or spoilage.
• To check and verify all Deli Department deliveries and invoices to ensure accurate billing from vendors.
• Absorb and transport deli merchandise to the sales floor or storage areas.
• Control department expenses by ordering department supplies as needed.
• Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all products are prepared, stored, and served according to food safety guidelines, including temperature controls and expiration dates.
• Comply with sanitation, safety, and security policies according to company policy and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that all department personnel are properly trained, and work according to all company policies.
• Effectively train, supervise, and schedule personnel to achieve the highest quality of customer service.
• Maintain a housekeeping program to ensure a clean and orderly department.
• Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all state, county, and local weights and measures laws.
• Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.
• Supplemental Job Functions: Assist in slicing and working the counter when necessary. Assist in taking customer orders and making deli party trays.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds up to fifty percent (50%) of the time.
• Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, order merchandise, and maintain an acceptable inventory level.
• Basic analytical and math skills necessary for interpreting invoices, gross profits, and labor percentages.
• At least one year of deli experience.
• Must have adequate oral and written communication skills for dealing with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Must be able to stand upright for most of your scheduled work shift.