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Deli Manager

Lexington, Kentucky, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 21 hours ago

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Role summary

The Deli Manager is responsible for the profitability of the deli operation, adhering to company policy and working collaboratively with the Store Manager. This role involves both food preparation and food service, including planning and preparing food, managing orders, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety, and educating deli clerks. Key responsibilities include inventory management, ordering supplies, creating schedules, handling paperwork, and addressing daily labor, gross profit, and supply costs to ensure operational profitability. The manager will also focus on merchandising, pricing, product quality, and presenting food appealingly, while providing excellent customer service and training new employees.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for the profitability of the deli operation within the company policy along with the Store Manager. Perform duties which combine both food preparation and food service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans and prepares food for customers. 

Makes out orders and checks the orders to make sure what is received is what was ordered.

Clean and organize kitchen to keep free from safety hazards. 

Interacts and educates deli clerks on food preparation tips. 

Shops for food items for steam table and cases. 

Inventories all kitchen items and ensures that they are placed back in proper room after use. 

Follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor.

Makes the pulls and puts out fresh product. 

Makes sure employees have started their jobs for the day's business. 

Makes out schedules. 

Does all paperwork and takes inventory. 

Labor, gross profit, supply cost all has to be addressed daily to make the operation make money. 

Merchandise Departments for sales and gross profit.

Price/ Tag/ Sign Verification 

Work toward, Full-Fresh-Clean

Makes sure all products are of the highest quality possible. 

Present food in an appealing fashion. 

Organize all food items and utensils. 

Be a team member. 

Maintain a neat, clean and organized department. 

Train new employees. 

Provide all customers friendly, courteous and prompt service. Greet, assist and respond to customer inquiries and complaints. 

Other job related tasks

Houchens Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, disability, or pregnancy. Applicants may request accommodations based on religious beliefs, disability, or pregnancy.

Subject to pre-employment background and drug screening.

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