Corporate Director of Deli

Travel: Frequent inter-island travel; occasional mainland and international travel

Salary: Up to $/year

We are seeking a strategic and passionate Corporate Director of Deli to lead the vision, growth, and performance of our deli operations across all store locations and affiliated markets. This executive-level role is responsible for driving sales, merchandising, product innovation, vendor partnerships, quality standards, and operational excellence throughout the deli department. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with deep deli expertise and a passion for understanding evolving customer preferences and market trends.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will partner with store operations, merchandising, executive leadership, and vendor partners to develop and execute strategies that enhance the customer experience while delivering profitable growth.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute sales, merchandising, and growth strategies for the deli department
• Drive category performance, profitability, and market share growth
• Establish a long-term vision aligned with company objectives and customer needs
• Lead assortment planning and category development
• Monitor customer trends and identify opportunities for innovation
• Develop promotional and pricing strategies that drive sales and competitiveness
• Ensure merchandising standards are consistently executed across all locations
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Negotiate and manage product assortment, pricing, and supply continuity
• Partner with vendors on innovation, new product launches, and category growth initiatives

Operational Excellence

• Oversee inventory management, freshness standards, and waste reduction initiatives
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements
• Establish and maintain quality standards across all deli operations
• Lead, mentor, and develop corporate and store-level teams
• Partner closely with operations, merchandising, marketing, and executive leadership
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Required

• 5+ years of leadership experience within the deli, prepared foods, or grocery retail industry
• Strong understanding of deli operations, merchandising, and category management
• Proven success leading teams and driving business results
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Preferred

• Multi-store grocery retail leadership experience
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating category programs
• Strong understanding of consumer trends and food innovation
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and large audiences

This is an opportunity to shape the future of one of the most important fresh food categories in our organization. You'll have the ability to influence strategy, drive innovation, develop high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on both the customer experience and business performance.

If you're a passionate grocery retail leader who thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.