Assistant Deli Manager

Welcome to Rouses! Our family-owned company has a long-standing commitment to provide our customers with the best quality, value and service every time they shop our stores. Great people make a company a great place to shop, work and build a career. Our team members are the foundation of who we are, why we have been successful for three generations and the reason we will continue to thrive for generations to come.

We are committed to being the area's leader in service, value, professionalism and clean stores. Rouses is growing and we're searching for leaders to grow with us. We look for leaders who can put the customer first, deliver results, develop talent, empower their teams and create excitement to sustain our reputation as “Best Place to Work.” At Rouses, each person brings their skills and passion to a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.

The Rouses Assistant Deli Manager is an important member of the leadership team, partnering with the Deli Manager to maintain an efficiently run department and positive working environment for the team. They are responsible for the department in the Deli Manager's absence. While this individual is already skilled in Deli operations management, this position is a developmental role, positioning the individual to grow their team leadership capability, financial acumen and business insights. The position reports to the Deli Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Partnering with the entire Deli Department team to achieve sales, profitability and labor targets

• Guaranteeing a remarkable shopping environment including: friendly and helpful Deli Department team members who deliver exceptional customer service experiences, fresh products, impeccable food safety, sanitation and cleanliness conditions, in-stock merchandise and accurate pricing/signing

• Preparing deli offerings to company specifications and programs

• Communicating effectively with customers, team members, store management and other Rouses business partners and vendors

• Training and coaching deli team members

• Supervising completion of required department activities, such as preparing hot and cold value-added products, meal kits, ordering, receiving, price checks, cost outs, transfers, and maintaining safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards

• Partnering with the Deli Manager and Culinary Trainer to interpret financial results to determine opportunities and solutions

• Contacting vendors to request credits or other needs

• Following weekly merchandising direction and creating visually appealing displays

• Evaluating product quality and freshness

• Monitoring use and maintenance of department equipment and facilities

• Using web apps to access reports, email and other systems

• Completing required paperwork, forms, etc. accurately and on time

• Conducting monthly physical inventory

• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

Current Food Safety Management Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire

Strong knowledge of retail Deli Department products and operations

1 years of experience in a retail Deli department

Able to work a flexible schedule

Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Able to distinguish product quality and freshness standards

Able to stoop, squat, reach and maneuver to move product, boxes, bags, shelving, carts and equipment

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person