Deli Manager - Hiring Event! - Full-time / Part-time

Sprouts Farmers Market has hired Snagajob to schedule interviews because they need to fill these positions quickly. After applying, qualified candidates will be contacted by a Snagajob recruiter to schedule a phone interview. Click below to apply!

Sprouts is holding a hiring event for their NEW STORE OPENING in Birmingham, AL!

Apply Now! Interviews will be held on January 8th and January 9th!

At Sprouts, you'll find mountains of fresh fruits and vegetables, barrels of wholesome grains, nuts and sweets, full-service deli, meat and seafood counters—complete with homemade burgers and sausages. Roam around our spacious aisles and you'll find fresh baked goods, eclectic beer and wine, gourmet cheese, sensibly-priced vitamins and supplements, and thousands of natural, organic and gluten-free groceries.

The Deli Manager is responsible for working closely with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Managers, and Assistant Deli Manager to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent customer service and a demonstrated passion for food.  

Essential Functions

• Warmly greets and engages customers; assists with selection and purchases of prepared or packaged grocery/deli items; provides helpful and friendly service; acts as role model to Deli Department team
• Manages department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports and orders product and supplies so as to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals
• Maintains inventory levels to insure the highest quality of freshness for products
• Checks and verifies all deli deliveries and invoices to ensure accurate billing from vendors. May help unload merchandise and transport to sales floor or storage area
• Schedules Deli Department employees, oversees and participates in their training, rewards and recognizes their performance and delegates their work assignments so as to most effectively utilize their talents and abilities while maximizing profits for the department
• Develops and implements merchandising plans
• Maintains a clean, full, fresh and dry case at all times; keeps merchandise fresh in compliance with all health code regulations and Sprouts standards
• Ensures quality deli product through proper rotation procedures, monitoring cases for damaged items, and following all health and sanitation guidelines; ensures all inferior out of code products are not sold and removed from display in a timely manner pursuant to Sprouts standards
• Ensures all products are accurately priced and sale prices are up-to-date
• Prepares, maintains and tracks inventories to calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines
• Monitors budgets and payroll records, and reviews financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorized and budgeted
• Investigates and resolves complaints regarding food quality and customer service
• Controls deli expenses by improving operations and efficiencies, controlling labor costs and by reducing losses due to damages, spoiled product and shrink
• Maintains effective housekeeping program
• Arranges for equipment maintenance and repairs, and coordinates a variety of services such as waste removal and pest control
• Ensures employees work and operate deli equipment in a safe manner at all times complying with OSHA and Sprouts requirements
• Responsible for obtaining and documenting food handler permits and any other licenses required by law
• Ensures compliance with all state, county and local weights and measures laws
• Monitors food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an acceptable manner
• Tests cooked food by tasting and smelling it to ensure palatability and flavor conformity
• Identifies areas in Deli Department where improvement in customer service is required, then implements changes and procedures to address these needs
• Maintains accurate department records on all important matters, including employee performance and corrective actions, sales plans, etc
• Performs staff duties as required such as slicing and working the counter, assisting in making deli platters, etc

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