Deli Department Manager

Job Summary of Deli Department Manager:

If you possess a strong interest in culinary delights and take pleasure in guiding and motivating a group towards accomplishing goals, you may want to think about submitting your application for the role of Deli Department Manager. We are rapidly expanding as a top-notch provider of organic products and are in search of individuals who value diverse settings and are prepared to promote wellbeing through engaging interactions for everyone.

Responsibilities of Deli Department Manager:

The Deli Department Manager plays a key role in helping customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store.

• Manage and merchandise the department for maximum productivity and profit
• Order and manage inventory controls, product quality
• Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive
• Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and make recommendations on merit increases via completing the bi-annual performance review process.
• Regularly attend and participate in-store meetings.
• Recruit, hire and make promotion/transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
• Confidently exercise independent judgment to address Team Member concerns.
• Take and document corrective actions when needed, including collaboration with business and HR partners in managing performance to include coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination when needed.
• Ensure maximum productivity and efficiency by creating and adjusting schedules and staffing levels.
• Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
• Lead a team that collaborates to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience your customers will receive.
• Manage product orders, receiving, and storage
• Operate and maintain deli equipment
• Ensure the execution of all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations; validate that other deli team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures
• Manage the department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, and order products and supplies so as to meet customer requirements and the companys gross profit goals
• Work closely with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Assistant Deli Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.
• Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as a Manager on Duty (MOD) as needed.

Qualifications of Deli Department Manager:

Qualified individuals seeking the position of Deli Department Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market must meet specific criteria, including:

• A minimum age of 18 years is required, along with two years of previous supervisory roles and two years of experience working in the deli department, or a suitable amalgamation of relevant experience
• Being able to adjust to a flexible schedule that varies with the company's needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is a requirement.
• Understand personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales figures, and financial targets.
• Demonstrate a sociable and amicable demeanor while maintaining a constructive outlook towards colleagues and clientele.
• Having excellent communication abilities in both written and spoken forms and the capacity to receive and provide guidance, engaging in a collaborative setting is essential
• Pay close attention to details and demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
• Possess effective organizational and strategic planning abilities; adept at managing and prioritizing various tasks
• Adhere to Food Safety certification requirements while also meeting regulations and standards set by federal, state, and the company for product quality, sanitation, employee well-being, and store safety
• The requirement involves the ability to move objects weighing up to 70 lbs horizontally or vertically within a range of 4 to 60 for a maximum distance of 20 feet without the aid of machinery for a duration of up to 4 hours
• The requirement is to remain upright without a break for a maximum of 4 hours at a time, totaling 8 hours during one shift
• Carry out the operation of a slicer, packaging, and cooking tools; aiding in the upkeep of all machinery to ensure they are safe for use
• Possess the capability to complete additional tasks as delegated

Benefits of Deli Department Manager:

Sprouts provides a wide range of initiatives to assist employees and their families in addition to offering a fulfilling career. These programs encompass:

• Competitive pay
• A sick leave policy that can be utilized to assist with the well-being of yourself or your immediate relatives
• Vacation accrual plan
• Avenues for advancing one's professional trajectory
• Enjoy a generous 15% markdown on all your purchases at Sprouts, applicable to you and an additional family member residing in your household
• Flexible schedules
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a company-sponsored resource designed to help employees manage personal or work-related challenges
• A retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), featuring a substantial employer contribution
• Life insurance coverage provided by the employer
• Various competitions and gratitude gatherings held regularly with rewards, refreshments, and entertainment!

Certain criteria must be met in order to qualify for the benefits listed below:

• Incentive awarded according to the success of the company or an individual performance
• Accessible benefit packages that cover medical, dental, and vision expenses at an affordable cost
• An employer-sponsored Health Savings Account including a matching contribution feature
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts are designed to help individuals save money by setting aside funds from their paycheck before taxes are deducted for eligible expenses
• The company offers short-term disability insurance as part of its benefits package
• Paid time off for new parents, irrespective of gender, is essential in the workplace
• Paid holidays