Assistant Department Manager

The Assistant Department Manager is responsible for assisting all daily operations of the bakery and delicatessen department in the store. He/she is responsible for adding assistance to the department manager as needed, splitting duties, and/or acting as manager while manager is off-duty. These duties can include: ordering, pricing, sanitation, supervising employees, training of new employees, merchandising of the delicatessen case, gross profit, payroll, scheduling, and sales.

• Follows and implements all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains courteous and friendly customer relations.
• Achieves gross profit through proper department operations.
• Monitors and scans product labels.
• Monitors display case and display tables for proper merchandising of product.
• Follows opening and closing department procedures as documented.
• Monitors waste and shrink.
• Orders all merchandise and supplies.
• Receives and checks all deliveries for both condition and accurate quantity.
• Determines Manager's Specials consistent with quality and quantity. Keeps accurate records of all markdowns and losses.
• Is trained in making hot foods (including rotisserie chicken), party trays, sandwiches, cakes and baked products
• Inventory control; monthly physical inventory.
• Records and prepares weekly department information.
• With management's assistance, supports department promotions and department programs.
• Cooperates with all store personnel and store management team
• Schedules employees considering SPLH budget and daily sales plans.
• Maintains the training program for all employees.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Strong customer service skills
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction)
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.
• Standing for long periods. Repetitive motion using hands, wrist and digits. Ability to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30-50 pounds. May require trips to frozen and refrigerated areas to verify product that will expose employee to cold climate conditions.
• Must be able to work holidays, day / night / mid shifts and weekends INCLUDING Sundays