Deli Manager

Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) is a well-established grocery retail company based in Tyler, Texas. Operating over 215 stores under five distinct banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—BGC serves communities across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. BGC is renowned not only for its strong business foundation but also for its commitment to building supportive communities where employees can thrive. With a workplace culture focused on growth, empowerment, and inclusivity, BGC offers a career environment where contributions are recognized and future opportunities are limitless.

BGC emphasizes wellness through comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage. The company supports work-life balance by providing paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company contributions for retirement savings, exclusive employee discounts, scholarships to encourage education, and access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for relaxation and team bonding. This supportive structure fosters a collaborative and motivating workplace.

The Deli Manager position at BGC is a crucial leadership role responsible for ensuring that hot and cold foods are prepared and displayed according to company standards while overseeing deli personnel. The manager plays a vital role in promoting department sales and profitability, maintaining excellent customer service, and adhering to food safety guidelines. This position involves various management responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating team members to maintain a high-performing deli operation.

Key responsibilities include managing inventory and scheduling, accurately unloading and verifying deliveries, analyzing sales data to predict future trends, and ensuring compliance with quality control and safety standards. The Deli Manager is accountable for deli sales, labor costs, and financial objectives and exercises sound judgment in evaluating product quality through sensory inspection of aroma, flavor, taste, texture, and color. Hands-on duties also include slicing, weighing, packaging, and labeling deli products, as well as assisting with catering and delivery preparations.

This role requires advanced knowledge of deli operations, inventory management processes, and scheduling software. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, the ability to motivate and develop team members, and excellent communication capabilities. Physical demands include the ability to perform tasks requiring standing for long periods, lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally, and operating equipment such as slicers and deep fryers safely.

BGC prioritizes a safe working environment and encourages attentiveness to hazards with proactive remedies or reporting. The work environment is primarily inside retail stores with exposure to varying conditions such as extreme temperatures and equipment with sharp blades. This full-time role is suited for individuals who are passionate about the grocery industry and committed to delivering outstanding customer experiences while leading a deli team to success.

Joining Brookshire Grocery Company means becoming part of a community dedicated to career growth, wellness, and making a difference through exceptional service and teamwork. The company champions equal employment opportunities and maintains a safe, drug-free workplace where diversity is celebrated. BGC is truly a place where your career belongs and can flourish.