Kitchen Delicatessen Assistant Section Manager

Position: Central Kitchen Delicatessen Assistant Section Manager
Description

Summary of the Position:

Assistant Section Manager is the ambassador of the new merchandise in the central kitchen, who leads the team to support the store promoting the merchandise a positive light, helping to increase the product awareness and sales.

Assistant Section Manager is the bridge between the department operations and central kitchen operations.

Section Manager is the role model who is the experts of merchandises knowledge, and trainer for the Associates.

Assistant Section Manager proactively lead the section to ensure achievement of business goals in revenues, expense, profitability,

customer satisfaction (Store's), inventory shrinkage, and employee morale.

Requirements

Job Responsibilities:

• Keep the store clean and neat is the essential responsibility for all Marukai employees.
• Provide friendly and helpful customer service if you are encounter with customers in the store.
• Properly wear and use company provide Personal Protective Equipment such as uniform / vest, apron, mask, gloves, hat, hair net, and others.
• Based on the assignment, you might need to handle Deli, Meat, Seafood, Bakery, Sushi, and or other perishable products.
• Based on the assignment, you need handle different tools and equipment such as slicer, scale, saw, knife, wrapper, grinder, and or other necessary items to cook and prep.
• Work with Merchandise team and your Department Lead and collaborate with store operation team about store floor change.
• Be responsible for department inventory level and deliveries, including order placement, receiving, returning, quality checking and invoice review.
• Work closely with Section Manager & Department Leaders, design and present the work schedules for the team members.
• Be responsible for the department report including product movement total, sales performance, inventory, labor cost and others.
• Trian and develop team members for the knowledge of merchandise and operations.
• Follow supervisor's instructions and company policy and procedures.
• Multitask calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Provide specific instructions for operations and staffing based on the operation plan (per work period). In addition, if necessary, prepare an operation plan and manage overtime and other work as needed, in cooperation with the section manager. (Obligation to report to supervisor).
• Other signed responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of team member experience on the related positions, and at least 1-year direct team management and product management experience. Process center, factory, or Large grocery retail store experience will be plus.
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Extensive knowledge of Specialty products.
• Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Demonstrate decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Certificates & Licenses:

• California State Driver's License
• Possesses a food handling license.
• Possesses a forklift operating license.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company paid training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment. Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position in which it is required.

Work Skill Requirements:

• Merchandise team will provide the work skill training and instruction.
• You are expected to follow the instruction, skill sheet, and match with your supervisor's time request.

Language Ability:

• Speak, Read and Write English fluently is must
• Spanish bilingual skill will be a BIG plus

Work Environment:

• Kitch…