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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who's not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that's constantly evolving.
Position Purpose
The Assistant Deli Manager supports the Deli Manager in overseeing all aspects of the Service Deli Department to ensure exceptional customer service, food safety compliance, product quality, sales growth, profitability, and team development. This position assists with daily department operations, production planning, inventory management, merchandising execution, and associate supervision while helping maintain a fresh, safe, and customer-focused department.
Key Responsibilities Department Operations
- Assist in overseeing the daily operations of the Service Deli Department.
- Support execution of company programs, promotional events, and operational initiatives.
- Ensure department standards for cleanliness, organization, safety, and product quality are consistently maintained.
- Monitor department conditions and assist in implementing operational improvements.
- Serve as acting Department Manager in the absence of the Deli Manager.
Customer Service
- Deliver and promote exceptional customer service throughout the department.
- Assist customers with product selections, catering requests, special orders, and product information.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Support a customer-first culture that drives satisfaction and loyalty.
- Ensure associates provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient service.
Food Production & Product Quality
- Assist in overseeing preparation, packaging, and presentation of deli products.
- Ensure products meet company standards for freshness, quality, and appearance.
- Monitor production levels to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
- Ensure proper rotation, dating, labeling, and storage procedures are followed.
- Maintain appealing and fully stocked service cases and displays.
Merchandising & Sales
- Assist with merchandising displays, promotional programs, and seasonal events.
- Ensure pricing, signage, and promotional materials are accurate and current.
- Monitor product movement and support initiatives that drive sales growth.
- Maintain attractive and well-stocked displays throughout operating hours.
- Support catering and special-order business opportunities.
Inventory Management & Shrink Control
- Assist in managing inventory levels to support sales and minimize out-of-stocks.
- Help order products, supplies, and ingredients based on department needs.
- Monitor inventory rotation and freshness standards.
- Support inventory counts and maintain accurate records.
- Assist in implementing shrink reduction and waste control strategies.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, sanitation, health, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor department sanitation practices and cleaning schedules.
- Ensure food handling, storage, cooking, cooling, and holding procedures are followed.
- Maintain required food safety logs and documentation.
- Train and reinforce safe food handling practices among associates.
Leadership & Team Development
- Assist with training, coaching, and developing department associates.
- Provide guidance and direction during daily operations.
- Support performance management and accountability initiatives.
- Help create schedules that align labor resources with business needs.
- Promote teamwork, engagement, and a positive work environment.
Financial Accountability
- Assist in managing labor expenses and department operating costs.
- Monitor sales, shrink, productivity, and profitability performance.
- Support execution of plans designed to improve financial results.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Help achieve departmental sales and profitability goals.
Safety & Compliance
- Promote compliance with company policies, procedures, and workplace safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Ensure associates follow proper equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Address safety concerns promptly and communicate issues to leadership.
- Support accident prevention and safety awareness programs.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Previous deli, food service, restaurant, or retail experience preferred.
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Knowledge of food safety, food preparation, merchandising, and inventory management.
- Strong communication, customer service, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic computer, scheduling, and reporting skills.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of products and supplies up to company standards.
- Ability to work in refrigerated, kitchen, and food preparation environments.
- Frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and repetitive hand movements.
- Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, fryers, mixers, scales, and other department equipment.
Key Competencies
- Leadership
- Customer Focus
- Team Development
- Food Safety Compliance
- Product Quality Management
- Merchandising Excellence
- Inventory Management
- Operational Excellence
- Financial Acumen
- Communication
- Accountability
- Problem Solving
- Results Orientation
The Assistant Deli Manager plays a vital role in supporting daily deli operations by ensuring high-quality products, exceptional customer service, food safety compliance, and efficient department execution. Through strong leadership and operational support, this position helps drive department success while preparing for future advancement opportunities within store leadership.
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values - Click below to view video: ACI Values
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw's, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson's Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico's Community Markets, King's, Balducci's, and Albertson's Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company's success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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