Starting wage $29-$31/hr. D.O.E. Town & Country Foods - Deli Department ManagerReports to: Store Manager, Vice President, Company PresidentResponsibility: The Deli Department Manager is responsible for the overall operation and profitability of the Deli Department in a grocery store environment. This responsibility will include implementation of all company policies, budgets and operating procedures within that department.Duties of the Deli Department Manager:Responsible for all operations of the Deli Department.
Ensure profitability of the Deli Department
Follow through and maintain adequate and appropriate records at all times.
Responsible for making decisions in the best interest of the business.
Maintain an awareness and concern for the company’s interest and investment at all times through the practice of sound, honest judgment.
Maintain good working relationships with other department managers with the objective of improved sales storewide.
Maintain a high level of coordination and communication with other departments to ensure a smooth flow of products and service throughout the Store and within the Deli operation.
Follow through and achieve all company policies, programs and directives that apply to the Deli Department and the Store.
Maintain adequate and appropriate department records at all times.
Attend departmental, store, and company meetings.
Responsible for the performance of all the Deli Employees.
Be a good example for all Deli Department employees.
Directs and oversees the work of Deli employees who prepare and serve food.
Instruct and teach others all fundamentals of the Deli Department operation. This will include product preparation and packaging.
Communicates job expectations (enforces policies and procedures), observes employee performance, evaluates that performance and communicates observation to employee
Complete Employee Performance Reviews twice each year. New employees will be reviewed on the first day, first week, first month, and fifth month.
Ensure employee compliance with all company policies, programs and directives as specified in Town & Country Foods’ Policies and Procedures handbook.
Promotes a high level of morale within the department and store, utilizing friendly but professional methods of honest and open communication.
Responsible for customer satisfaction of the Deli.
Gathers continuous feedback from customers
Friendly, courteous behavior
Responsible for customer Special Orders
Responsible for the safety of the Deli.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures
Is knowledgeable with all company safety and accident prevention policies and reports all accidents to the Store Manager
Completes in-store Supervisor’s Accident Report when an employee is injured
Completes a First Report for workman compensation injuries or illnesses
Is familiar with store layout, location of safety and emergency equipment
Responsible for Security of the Deli.
Maintains effective department security in compliance with and enforcement of company policies and directives.
Works with Store Manager to set up methods to prevent theft and shrink
Responsible for the inventory control of the Deli.
Responsible for the receiving, storage, pricing and merchandising of all deli products, giving special attention to shortages and overages and making proper reports.
Trains other deli employees to receive, store, price, and merchandise all deli products appropriately.
Maintains proper freshness (code dating), pricing, care and merchandising of the Deli Department in compliance with company policies and procedures.
Maintains high standards in relation to stock rotation.
Plans ahead for upcoming events or holidays.
Gives proper instruction to department employees in inventory control.
Maintain the prompt return and receipt of credit on outdated or damaged vendor products.
Responsible for the product variety mix of the Deli.
Plans and supervises all aspects of the Deli Department products (sliced meat and cheese, salad bar, soup, hot bar, sandwich bar, …)
Identifies and communicates trends
Plans menus by consulting with Store Manager; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus
Responsible for pricing of the Deli.
Verify and extend all invoices so that accurate pricing is determined.
Maintain 100 percent accurate price files
Maintain product and cost control in conjunction with company objectives to maximize department sales and profits and minimize losses.
Controls costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
Knows and has the ability to cost out all material to determine proper retails.
Ensure products are signed and priced correctly. Immediately replace a missing tag or sign.
Survey competitors to maintain our competitive edge.
Responsible for cleanliness of the Deli.
Instills in employees the importance of cleanliness and appearance of both themselves and of equipment and surroundings.
Take action with employees when improper actions or appearance is evident.
Keeps shelves, coolers and display fixtures cleaned and fully stocked.
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures.
Responsible for advertising and promotion of the Deli.
Know competitive products and their prices to present for advertising consideration.
Plans aggressive merchandising programs for increased sales. Assist management with cross merchandising ideas with other departments
Responsible for facility and equipment maintenance of the Deli.
Insures that the physical conditions of the department, including selling, backroom and storage areas, comply with the maintenance and sanitation standards of the Company and governmental regulatory agencies at all times.
Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment.
Supervise temperature checks on coolers, freezers, and cases
Responsible for staffing and scheduling of the Deli.
Accomplishes Deli human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees.
Works with Store Manager in establishing and monitoring employee work schedules within the Deli Department
Coordinates the work of all Deli employees.
Responsible for compliance with government regulations.
Complies with local, state, and federal regulations.
Responsible for cash flow of the Deli.
Continuously keeps and analyzes sales data; communicates observations of trends with the Store Manager
Maintains effective control of products and supplies inventory for department keeping in line with established budgets and guidelines.
Position Requirements:
Physical abilities: Refer to the Job Inventory sheet
Equipment: Oven, cooktop, fryer, slicer, wrapping machine, scales, various deli equipment and tools
Paperwork: Must understand gross projections, invoices, transfers, labor goals, inventory, and other paperwork as assigned by management
Training: Responsible for training of deli department employees
Math: basic math skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages
Reading: Basic reading skills
Communication: the ability to speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages, requests, co-workers and customers
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that may deem necessary.
