Deli Manager

POSITION TITLE: Deli Manager
DEPARTMENT: Deli
REPORTS TO: Deli Supervisor/Store Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – 40 hours

JOB SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Manage inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock of deli meats, cheeses, salads, condiments, and other items.
2) Conduct regular stock counts to ensure proper inventory management and reduce waste or spoilage.
3) To check and verify all Deli Department deliveries and invoices to ensure accurate billing from vendors.
4) Assist in unloading deli merchandise, and transport to sales floor or storage areas.
5) Control department expenses by ordering department supplies as needed.
6) Handle damaged and spoiled products according to company policies and procedures.
7) Ensure all products are prepared, stored, and served according to food safety guidelines, including temperature controls and expiration dates.
8) Comply with sanitation, safety, and security policies according to company policy and procedures.
9) Responsible for ensuring that all department personnel are properly trained, and work according to all company policies.
10) Effectively train, supervise, and schedule personnel to achieve the highest quality of customer service.
11) Maintain a housekeeping program to ensure a clean and orderly department.
12) Adhere to all local, state, and federal health and civil code regulations.
13) Ensure compliance with all state, county, and local weights and measures laws.
14) Abide by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1) Assist in slicing and working the counter when necessary.
2) Assist in taking customer orders and making deli party trays.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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