Assistant Deli Manager

Base pay range

$8.00/hr - $8.00/hr

Assistant Deli Manager

Deli

Deli Manager

Full‑time, hourly, 8‑10 hour shift, overtime; FLSA applicable.

Restaurant Depot is a wholesale cash‑and‑carry food service distributor. Our mission is to provide our customers with Savings, Selection & Service, 7 Days a Week. We serve independent restaurants, caterers, and not‑for‑profits. Our privately‑owned, multi‑billion‑dollar company operates 150+ warehouses & distribution centers in 37 states.

The Assistant Deli Manager works closely with the Deli Manager to ensure all available product is out for sale, maintained with strict freshness policies in accordance with Company direction and HACCP Guidelines, and to develop relationships with customers that drive sales goals, minimize losses and provide mutual benefit.

• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure customer satisfaction and a pleasant, safe working and shopping environment.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service by demonstrating sincerity, patience, and respect in all customer interactions.
• Effectively communicate with customers and respond to questions and requests in a timely manner.
• Operate equipment (e.g., box cutter, knives, scales, compactor, hi‑los, scooters, scissor lifts) according to company & OSHA guidelines.
• Follow basic product handling procedures in accordance with company & HACCP policy. Always work with our “Always Fresh” mentality.
• Assist with product presentation, rotation, labeling & replenishment.
• Ensure in‑stock position of available product while monitoring inventory levels through frequent cycle counts.
• Maintain working knowledge of all warehouse equipment.
• Gain and demonstrate a high level of operational execution and product knowledge.
• Ensure consistent execution of all Department operating procedures in accordance with Corporate Audit.
• Utilize accomplished selling skills to secure additional sales and use suggestive selling techniques to increase sales of products.
• Communicate code dating issues and shrink opportunities and monitor product quality to reduce shrink.
• Plan work duties appropriately during the scheduled shift to accomplish all assigned tasks. Maintain high cleanliness standards; clean as you go, inclusive of washing, sweeping, mopping.
• Assist department manager with interviewing, hiring & scheduling needs.
• Adhere to all local, state & federal laws, company guidelines; comply with and reinforce all food safety and safety regulations/guidelines/procedures and programs; report all issues and illegal activity, including robbery, theft, or fraud.
• Assist general team members as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed and requested.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Ability to develop and train team members, build relationships, and utilize team skills most appropriately.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service.
• Ability to manage warehouse operations effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and understand material, and give instructions to team members.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, working warehouse environment.
• Warehouse, retail and/or customer service experience is a plus.
• Must be able to perform basic functions on a handheld scanner, desktop computer and calculator.

• Walking/standing on concrete up to 10 hours/day.
• Frequently turning, standing, reaching, stooping, and/or bending.
• Frequently pushing/pulling objects 500 to 1,500 lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying objects more than 60 lbs.

• Requires frequent exposure to cold/freezing temperatures.
• Equipment in motion (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, scooters).

• Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance.
• Company Matched 401K.
• Vacation, Sick & Personal PTO.
• Bonus Opportunity.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Purchasing
• Industries:
  Retail