Sprouts Farmers Market
Assistant Deli Manager
Overview
Do you enjoy preparing and cooking meals? Does overseeing a specialized team excite you? Do you have a passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast‑paced and friendly environment? If the thought of helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers is up your alley, then we need YOU to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Deli Manager!
Responsibilities As the Assistant Deli Manager you help customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store.
Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team
Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork
Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience customers receive
Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team
Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment
Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Deli team members are also aware of and following these procedures
Work in a fast‑paced environment managing staff and operations with positivity and energy
Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age with preferred 2‑year supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service
Dependable and reliable with ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to take and give direction within a team environment
Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude, ability to interact with customers, take special orders and answer phones
Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, and knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Have and maintain Food Safety certification; ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration and sanitation are met
Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4″ to 60″, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours
Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift
Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assist in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition
Be able to perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
Competitive pay
Sick time plan that supports you or your immediate family’s health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company‑paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun
Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay – if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free.
With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/
Why Sprouts Grow with us! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high‑quality, farm‑fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old‑fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs)
Inspiring Women at Sprouts
Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
Sabor at Sprouts
Soul at Sprouts
Honored to Serve at Sprouts
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Retail
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Responsibilities As the Assistant Deli Manager you help customers make healthy food choices by providing excellent customer service through managing and leading one of the busiest teams in our store.
Assist the Deli Manager in managing and merchandising the department for maximum productivity and profit
Responsible for ordering and inventory controls, product quality, and supervision of the Deli team
Effectively coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork
Assist in leading a team that brainstorms to deliver the finest quality of product, highest level of service, and the greatest experience customers receive
Assist in hiring, teaching, training, and developing the Deli team
Unload and sort through store deliveries, operate, and maintain deli equipment
Ensure the execution of all company health, safety, and sanitation guidelines/regulations, and validate that other Deli team members are also aware of and following these procedures
Work in a fast‑paced environment managing staff and operations with positivity and energy
Qualifications
Be at least 18 years of age with preferred 2‑year supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service
Dependable and reliable with ability to work a flexible schedule that changes as the business changes; including nights, weekends and holidays
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to take and give direction within a team environment
Outgoing and friendly behavior with a positive attitude, ability to interact with customers, take special orders and answer phones
Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff, and knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers and financial goals
Strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Have and maintain Food Safety certification; ensure that all federal, state, and company regulations and standards for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration and sanitation are met
Strong organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to lift/carry product horizontally/vertically weighing up to 70 lbs., from 4″ to 60″, for a distance up to 20 feet without mechanical assistance for up to 4 hours
Must be able to stand for up to 4 hours continuously, for a total of 8 hours per shift
Operate a slicer, wrapping and cooking equipment; assist in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition
Be able to perform other related duties as assigned
Benefits
Competitive pay
Sick time plan that supports you or your immediate family’s health
Vacation accrual plan
Opportunities for career growth
15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
Flexible schedules
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
Company‑paid life insurance
Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun
Eligibility Requirements May Apply For The Following Benefits
Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
Health Savings Account with company match
Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage
Paid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
Paid holidays
Get Paid Every Day! Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay – if you’re hired as an eligible employee, you’ll be able to transfer the money you’ve already earned at no extra cost and get it the next business day, for free.
With DailyPay, you can see how much you’ve made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.
You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/
Why Sprouts Grow with us! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high‑quality, farm‑fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old‑fashioned farmer’s market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast‑paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs)
Inspiring Women at Sprouts
Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
Sabor at Sprouts
Soul at Sprouts
Honored to Serve at Sprouts
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.
Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.
California Residents: We collect information in accordance with California law, please see here for more information.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Customer Service
Industries
Retail
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