Assistant Deli Manager FT  Winterville  NC

Manage a busy deli with hands-on leadership and staff training in a community grocery store. Deli Manager, full-time, on-site in Winterville, NC; permanent role overseeing deli operations, merchandising, inventory, food safety, scheduling and guest service; may act as Dept. Manager when absent. - Must be 18+ and able to lift 25 lbs regularly (50 lbs occasionally), bend/kneel/stand for long periods - Prior deli operations experience and supervisory experience - Strong guest-service, communication and basic computer skills

Overview:

To gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise to be considered a successful Deli Manager. To supervise and ensure that Lowes Foods guest service, merchandising programs, and departmental operations are maintained in the deli department to achieve maximum sales. Assume the duties of the Department Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure guests receive polite, friendly service from the deli department staff.

2. Achieve budgeted sales, shrink and profits for the deli department.

3. Maintain desired level of inventory and supplies.

4. Operate the department according to merchandising and operational guidelines and programs.

5. Ensure the quality of product for sale meets Lowes Foods standards.

6. Maintain sanitation and safety throughout the department according to Lowes Foods standards.

7. Provide guidance, orientation, training and feedback to ensure deli department hosts achieve satisfactory performance standards.

8. Perform product preparation, receiving, ordering, stocking and guest service as necessary to achieve standards.

9. Maintain department’s labor budget and scheduling standards.

10. Performs PA announcements.

11. Performs all other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

1. Friendly, outgoing personality.

2. Ability to work well with others.

3. Ability to lift 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. occasionally.

4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.

5. Knowledge of deli operations.

6. Ability to supervise people including training and development.

7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

8. Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.

9. Must be at least 18 years old.

10. Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.

11. Ability to effectively communicate with the Store Manager and Merchandiser.

12. Ability to work well with computers.

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