Deli Assistant Department Manager

Join Our Festival Foods Team as a Deli Assistant Department Manager! As a leader with a passion for food service and deli operations, you will support the Deli Department Manager in achieving labor goals, contributing to achieving gross profit goals, and reinforcing team culture and performance expectations.

What You Will Do

As a Festival Foods Deli Assistant Manager, you will support the Deli Department Manager in leadership & scheduling, profit & performance, team development, guidance & delegation, inventory management, guest service, department maintenance, and support.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To succeed as a Deli Assistant Department Manager, you should bring experience & education, leadership skills, technical knowledge, safety awareness, decision-making skills, and a willingness to make a positive impact every day.

Requirements

• High School education or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in fast food, deli, or restaurant environments preferred
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse team in a fast-paced setting
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Thorough understanding of the retail food business, including deli and perishable department operations
• Familiarity with equipment such as slicers, fryers, and ovens
• Knowledge of safety requirements and company policies
• ServeSafe Certification is required (Festival will cover the cost if not certified)
• Ability to make timely and effective decisions

Benefits

• Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!
• Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds.
• Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.
• Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.
• Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.
• Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.