Deli Manager-Fairbanks-Airport

Fairbanks, AK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.75 - $22.75

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Quarterly bonus

Job Description

Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States with a rich heritage and a commitment to innovation and community. Operating over 2,200 stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia, Albertsons is nationally recognized while deeply rooted in the local communities it serves. The company supports a diverse portfolio of well-known brands including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, and many more. Albertsons Companies operates not only retail outlets but also pharmacies, fuel centers, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants, making it a comprehensive presence in the grocery and retail space. The company prides itself on creating a culture of belonging, fostering wellbeing, and delivering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring shopping experience for customers wherever and however they choose to shop.

The Service Deli Manager role at Albertsons is a critical leadership position that directs the overall operation of the service deli department to ensure excellence in customer service, product quality, and safety standards. This position is responsible for supervising and training deli personnel to maintain product freshness, proper merchandising, and sanitary conditions that meet retail and regulatory requirements. In this role, the manager oversees daily functions, including receiving, preparing, cooking, slicing, and packaging deli products while ensuring compliance with food safety, labeling laws, and company policies. This leadership role includes ordering merchandise, controlling shrink and expenses, maintaining accurate records, and implementing effective promotional displays to drive sales.

As the face of the service deli to customers, the manager champions Albertsons’ philosophy of personalized service and handles customer relations professionally, including resolving complaints and assisting with special orders and suggestive selling. Managing the team includes scheduling associates, monitoring performance, and maintaining a positive work environment built on integrity, safety, and teamwork. The position requires knowledge of food preparation techniques, inventory control, merchandising standards, and employment laws. Attention to detail, strong communication, and leadership skills are essential to succeed in this dynamic and fast-paced environment. The Service Deli Manager must be physically capable of performing various tasks, including lifting products, operating kitchen devices, and working in temperature-controlled conditions ranging from freezers to hot cases.

Albertsons offers competitive compensation starting at or above local minimum wage with consideration for experience and qualifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with paid time off, holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement plan eligibility. The company encourages applications from diverse candidates and is committed to providing an accessible and supportive hiring process. This opportunity to join Albertsons means becoming part of a national leader dedicated to food and well-being, where your leadership in the service deli impacts the overall shopping experience and community health positively.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or equivalent
previous supervisory experience in a retail deli or food service environment
knowledge of food safety standards and sanitation regulations
ability to lift and maneuver objects up to 55 pounds
strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
excellent verbal and written communication skills
ability to schedule, train, and manage a team
ability to handle customer service situations professionally
willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
reliable attendance record
basic computer skills

Job Qualifications

working knowledge of all service deli duties including food preparation and cooking
strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
ability to manage people and maintain composure under pressure
knowledge of employment laws and workplace practices
understanding of company practices and service deli policies
knowledge of product variety, bakery standards, perishability, food safety, safety and sanitation procedures
ability to operate kitchen utensils and equipment
knowledge of basic mathematics, weights, and measures
proficiency with computer software and electronic ordering devices
good manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination
knowledge of profit and loss statements
availability to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Champion company and division customer service programs to meet or exceed division goals
handle customer relations and effectively resolve complaints
supervise daily service deli operations including inspections and corrective actions
assist in receiving, cleaning, preparing, cooking, slicing, and packaging duties
implement promotional and seasonal displays and control shrink and expenses
order, check, receive, and control inventory to ensure quality and freshness
ensure proper merchandising, compliance with labeling laws and policies
handle re-worked and reduced-to-clear items according to policy
assist customers with special orders and suggestive selling
maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work and sales areas
answer and respond to incoming calls and reports complaints as appropriate
implement emergency procedures during equipment malfunctions
schedule and train service deli associates and monitor their performance
maintain confidentiality of company and associate information
perform all job duties safely and with integrity
perform other necessary duties as assigned