Deli Manager

If you have a passion for food and enjoy leading and empowering a team to achieve success, consider joining our team as a Deli Manager. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, we’re seeking leaders who appreciate multifaceted environments and are ready to inspire healthy lifestyles through inviting experiences for all.

Responsibilities

• Manage and merchandise the department for maximum productivity and profit.
• Order and manage inventory controls, product quality, and coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience for customers.
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions; make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate in in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire, and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Confidently exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
• Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance (e.g., coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination).
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Manage product orders, receiving, and storage.
• Operate and maintain deli equipment.
• Ensure the execution of all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations; validate that other deli team members are also aware of and following these procedures.
• Manage department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports and order products and supplies to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals.
• Work closely with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Assistant Deli Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age with 2 years of supervisory experience and 2 years of deli department experience; or an acceptable combination of experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.
• Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude toward team members and customers.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
• Strong focus on detail, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Maintain Food Safety certification and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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? If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider a career 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. 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.