Deli Manager

Overview If you have a passion for food and enjoy leading and empowering a team to achieve success, consider applying for the position of the Deli Manager. As one of the fastest growing natural foods retailers, we’re seeking leaders who appreciate multifaceted environments and are ready to inspire healthy lifestyles through inviting experiences for all.   Overview of Responsibilities The Deli Manager play s 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     M anage and merchandise the department for maximum productivity and profit   O rder and manage inventory controls, product quality   C oordinate 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 at 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.   M anage product orders, receiving, and storage   O perate and maintain deli equipment   E nsure the execution of all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations ; validate that other deli team members are also aware of, and following, these procedures   M anage the department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, and order products and supplies so as to meet customer requirements and the company’s gross profit goals   W ork 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 To be a Deli Manager at Sprouts Farmers Market qualified candidates must:   Be at least 18 years of age with 2 years of supervisory experience and 2 years of deli department experience; or an acceptable combination of experience   Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes, including nights, weekends, and holidays.     Possess a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.    Have and show outgoing and friendly behavior along with a positive attitude towards Team Members and customers.   Have strong good communication skills both written and verbal and the ability to take and give direction, participating in a team environment   Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem solving skills   Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks    Have and maintain Food Safety certification. Also ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation are met   Have strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks    Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4” to 60” for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours   Must be able to stand for up to 4 hour continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift   Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assisting in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition   Be able to perform other related duties as assigned   Pay range The pay range for this position is $21.05 - $33.70 / hour. Sprouts Farmers Market determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant. Benefits In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include: Competitive pay Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health Vacation accrual plan Opportunities for career growth 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts Flexible schedules Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match Company paid life insurance Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun! Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits: Bonus based on company and/or individual performance Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision Health Savings Account with company match Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care Company paid short-term disability coverage Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers Paid holidays   Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free.  We offer DailyPay so you don’t have to wait for payday to access the money you’ve already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.    You can learn more by visiting  https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/. Why Sprouts Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.   At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups: Inspiring Women at Sprouts Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts Sabor at Sprouts Soul at Sprouts Honored to Serve at Sprouts Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.   Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.   California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.

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