Position Summary

The Deli Manager is responsible for leading all deli department operations, including food production, merchandising, food safety, labor management, and associate development. This role ensures high‑quality prepared foods, strong customer service, and compliance with food safety and sanitation standards while meeting sales, labor, and shrink goals.

The Deli Manager plays a critical leadership role in one of the store’s most service‑intensive and operationally complex departments.

Key Responsibilities Deli Operations & Food Production

Oversee daily deli operations including food preparation, cooking, slicing, and service
Ensure adherence to recipes, portion control, and production standards
Maintain consistent product quality, freshness, and availability throughout the day
Monitor hot and cold food programs and adjust production based on demand
Ensure deli cases, service counters, and displays are fully stocked and properly presented

Food Safety, Sanitation & Compliance

Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
Enforce proper food handling, temperature control, and storage procedures
Maintain cleanliness and organization of all deli prep, service, and storage areas
Complete required logs, temperature checks, and documentation accurately
Prepare the department for health inspections and internal audits

Associate Leadership & Development

Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates
Schedule associates to meet business demands and labor budgets
Assign daily tasks and monitor execution of production and service plans
Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and corrective action as needed
Promote a culture of teamwork, accountability, and customer service

Labor & Productivity

Plan and manage department labor to balance service levels and cost control
Monitor productivity and adjust staffing based on traffic and production needs
Ensure accurate timekeeping and compliance with attendance policies
Minimize overtime and inefficiencies while maintaining service standards

Inventory, Ordering & Shrink Control

Manage ordering of deli products, ingredients, and supplies
Monitor inventory levels and control waste, spoilage, and shrink
Ensure accurate inventory counts and proper rotation (FIFO)
Investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions

Merchandising & Sales Execution

Execute deli merchandising standards, promotions, and seasonal programs
Ensure accurate pricing, signage, and case presentation
Partner with store leadership to drive deli sales and promotions
Adjust product assortment and displays based on sales trends

Customer Service

Deliver excellent customer service and resolve deli‑related concerns
Support custom orders, catering, and special requests as applicable
Maintain a visible leadership presence during peak business hours
Ensure associates provide friendly, efficient, and safe service

Scope of Authority

Directly manages deli associates
Makes day‑to‑day operational decisions within the deli department
Partners with Store Director and ASD on performance management and discipline
Does not independently finalize terminations without leadership approval

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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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.

*For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.

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