Assistant manager

SUMMARY

The Assistant Delicatessen Manager / Trainee assists the Delicatessen Manager with supervising department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, promoting sales, controlling inventory and expenses.

The Assistant Delicatessen Manager / Trainee’s responsibilities are assisting the Delicatessen Manager cover the overall operation and success of the delicatessen, gaining product knowledge and working in a safe manner while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.

Has a desire to become a Delicatessen Manager when training is completed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfaction
• Learns and uses the three E’s : Engagement, Educate, Empowerment
• Assists the Delicatessen Manager in developing, implementing and coordinating aggressive and creative merchandising plans which maximize sales and variety
• Assists with production, stocking and display building
• Knows use, and taste of products offered
• Quality assurance checks of department
• Properly handles and rotates product
• Assists the Delicatessen Manager in supervising the Delicatessen Associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives
• Responsible for assisting the Delicatessen Manager in receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met
• Supervises department safety and sanitation programs
• Performs Delicatessen Manager duties as needed or assigned
• Teaches, trains, and develops other Associates
• Follows Health Code guidelines
• Promote and support established programs
• Follows safety policies and procedures; is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion / purpose
• Foodie / farmer
• Thirst for knowledge / curious / inquisitive
• People enthusiast / outgoing
• Genuine
• Trendy / fun
• Honest
• Techie
• Leadership Skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi task
• Detailed Oriented
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Problem solving skills
• Adaptability
• High energy level
• Desire to move up within department

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Delicatessen Manger in supervising a varied number of Associates in the Delicatessen Department
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Responsibilities include training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and / or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or Associates of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication), percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Food Handler’s Certification as required by State Law provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Apron
• Uniform per store policy
• Pallet jack
• Ladder
• Stepladder
• Associates may be required to use standard deli equipment including, but not limited to

o Knives

o Slicers

o Ovens

o Rotisseries

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2 / 3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Taste and smell
• Lift and / or move up to 10 pounds

Frequently (Between 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the time)

• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1 / 3 of the time)

• Climb or balance
• Lift and / or move up to 100 pounds

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly

• Moving mechanical parts
• Fumes or airborne particle

Frequently

Extreme heat

Occasionally

• Wet and / or humid conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Extreme cold
• Risk of electrical shock
• Vibration

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

Moderate

Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

Position requirements may vary by store location

Last updated : 2024-05-03