Deli Bakery Management, Assistant Hampton/Newport News/ Williamsburg Locations J

Deli Bakery Management, Assistant Hampton/Newport News/ Williamsburg Locations

Assist in managing and supervising up to 80 associates in the Fresh Foods Department. Responsible for supporting the Department Manager with overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the department. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Harris Teeter's policies and standards. Responsibilities include: performing duties of baker/fryer, cake decorator, Fresh Foods clerks, and chef; interviewing and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; assisting in performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Skills: Commitment to customer service; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to engage in local community activities; participate in training and team orientation; manage multiple tasks; work effectively under pressure and distractions; demonstrate patience with associates and customers.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Personal Skills: Dedication to customer service; strong communication and interpersonal skills; willingness to complete training and work with the team to increase satisfaction and sales.

Language Skills: Ability to read and understand simple instructions, memos, and correspondence in English; effectively present information to English-speaking customers and associates.

Computer Skills: Knowledge of HT Internet software, email, inventory software, spreadsheets, and word processing software.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations involving money, weight, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to understand and carry out instructions; solve problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Training: Completion of company's training programs including orientation, customer service, safety, food safety, and department management.

Physical Demands: Regularly stand, walk, handle, reach, talk, hear, and use senses of taste and smell. Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Lift up to 40 pounds regularly, up to 60 pounds occasionally, and reach from 6-72 inches. Specific vision requirements include close, color, and depth perception.

Work Environment: Frequently exposed to wet/humid conditions and moving mechanical parts; occasionally to fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, and cold. Noise level is usually moderate.

Additional Information: Posting Date: Jul 30, 2025. Benefits available upon completion of waiting periods, subject to plan terms and policies.

Locations: Norfolk, VA (Store 407 - K Square at Wards Corner); Virginia Beach, VA (Store 161 - VA Beach - Princess Anne). Requisition #: 2512914. Must be 18+ for warehouse roles.

Harris Teeter is an equal opportunity employer, providing access to employment and services without discrimination based on protected characteristics. Applicants requiring accommodations should notify a representative.

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