Lead Assistant Deli Seafood Manager

Deliver the delicious in our dynamic deli.

Have you always been drawn to the Deli/Seafood department at Dierbergs? Is your love of amazing food matched by your desire to please customers? Can you take a team and make it better? If so, you might be the perfect fit as a Lead Assistant Deli/Seafood Manager!

Our Deli/Seafood department is one of the differentiators at Dierbergs. This is an opportunity to step into a management role focused on providing quality products and ensuring each customer receives stellar service. Responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Deli/Seafood Manager and Assistant Deli Manager's in running a smooth and efficient operation

• Overseeing the presentation and quality of all food products with a commitment to consistency, portion control and profitability

• Helping to train, develop and motivate Associates and build a strong, cohesive team

• Maintaining a clean and sanitary department and adhering to proper food-handling procedures

• Providing friendly, amazing service to every customer

Why Dierbergs is different

• We take pride in our variety and top quality of our offerings. You'll help prepare and sell our signature foods, as well as rotisserie and smoked meats, sliced cheeses, many varieties of seafood and much more.
• We offer extensive training, including our Deli Management Training Program, to get you up to speed and build confidence quickly. There's always something new and exciting happening here.

• As our first-level management role, this position offers great growth potential for advancement into other manager jobs within the department or across the store.

• The role provides a schedule that enhances work/life balance, Plus, you'll get overtime pay for over 40 hours.

What you need to succeed

• 2+ years of food-service experience (deli, restaurant or quick serve), preferably in a
Ability to provide excellent customer service while also managing people to bring out their strengths

• A multi-tasker who enjoys an extremely fast pace and is willing to learn and excel at a wide variety of tasks

• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation procedures

• The flexibility to work a varied schedule, including nights and weekends - most Deli/Seafood departments close by 8pm

Physical Requirements

• Lifting & Carrying - Up to 50 lbs. occasionally

• Pushing & Pulling - Up to 20 lbs. force occasionally

• Occasional - Sit, walk, kneel, stoop, squat, climb, overhead reach, & shovel

• Frequent - Head turn, trunk bend, side reach, grasp, power grip, pinch, finger manipulation, & feel

• Constant - Forward reach, standing, & handling

What's in it for you?

• Medical, dental and vision...401(k) and pension plans...vacation and personal days

• Weekly paychecks - yes, we are going to pay you every single week!

• Work/life balance and flexible scheduling so you can have a life, too

• Training and growth potential to help you reach your career goals with us

• Discounts at the Starbucks kiosks inside some of our locations

• Wellness initiatives, Associate appreciation and volunteer opportunities to keep you engaged and involved

This job description is representative only and is not all inclusive of the responsibilities that the Associate may be required to perform.