Albertsons Companies is one of the largest retail employers, providing approximately 300,000 jobs across 2,200 stores, 22 distribution centers, 20 food and beverage plants and various support offices. We operate in 34 states and the District of Columbia under the Albertsons banner, as well as Safeway, Acme, Jewel Osco, Shaw's and many more recognizable names. 

Deli Department Manager –This is a union position and bonus eligible.  

 

General Summary:  Exemplifies strong customer service in every aspect of the job. Directs and controls the operation of the Deli Department, including supervising and training personnel to achieve departmental and store sales and profit objectives. Provides feedback and recommendations on operational issues and personnel decisions to Store Director and Division management. 

 

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Champions corporate and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division customer service goals. Instills a culture of excellent customer service in the department and throughout the store. 

Responsible for total store operations and directing associates throughout the store, as well as department managers, in the absence of or as needed by the Store Director (see Store Director job description). 

Primary duty is management of the Deli Department. In that regard, plans, organizes and directs day-to-day operations of the Deli Department. 

Conducts daily inspections of all Deli sections and initiates corrective measures to ensure compliance with product quality and product rotation standards. Maintains in stock conditions, and ensures compliance with code date standards; cleanliness, sanitation and safety standards; and security requirements. Controls pricing by following established division pricing guidelines, and ensuring compliance with the coupon and discount policies. 

Implements Company and Division operating and merchandising policies and practices. Controls merchandise shrink. Supervises and participates in store inventory counts. Establishes Deli Department operating procedures as required for implementation of Company policies, Division directives and Store Director instructions. Implements emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions or failure. 

Orders Deli product and maintains inventory levels according to Division directives. Supervises the processing of all reclamation. Maintains orderly and in stock conditions in back room, sales floor and all Deli Department areas. 

Supervises receiving, storing, stocking, pricing and merchandising of all Deli May utilize hand trucks, pallet jacks and the bailer. Properly accounts for merchandise received. Handles positive customer and vendor relations. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques. Monitors daily log sheet, purchase report, actual versus projected sales and labor. 

Prepares and displays appropriate product signage. 

Under supervision of the Store Director, directs the work of all Deli Department associates. Schedules Deli Department associates to ensure adequate coverage and service levels. Directs, motivates, trains and participates in the hiring of all Deli Department personnel. Ensures that all associates are instructed in the proper performance of work duties and are knowledgeable about Company policies and procedures. 

Monitors associate performance and effectively recommends personnel action such as hiring, firing, layoff, promotion, demotion, and disciplinary action. Builds and maintains associate morale. Resolves associate complaints where appropriate and reports action taken to the Store Director. Immediately reports any potential serious policy violations, for matters including but not limited to working off the clock, harassment, food safety and sanitation, discrimination, etc., to the Store Director and assists in appropriate handling. Identifies and trains associates with high potential for advancement opportunities. 

Understands the store and Deli Department Profit and Loss statement, and plans department promotions accordingly. Frequently communicates sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities to department associates to ensure positive results. 

Answers and responds to incoming telephone calls appropriately. Receives and appropriately resolves customer complaints and reports to the Store Director as appropriate. 

Maintains confidentiality concerning associates, store sales, and Company information. Maintains accurate department records. 

Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity and in compliance with Company policies and procedures. 

Attends required training and sales meetings. 

Provides feedback and recommendations to Store Director or District Manager and Division management teams on operational issues. 

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SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION: 

Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.  

DISCLAIMER: 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company, Division and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each store and from store to store. 

 

Albertsons Companies - Equal Opportunity Employer