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Assistant Deli Manager

Sprouts Farmers Market, Charlotte, NC, United States


Overview Do you enjoy preparing and cooking meals? Does overseeing a specialized team excite you? Does your passion for delivering an extraordinary customer service experience while working in a fast‑paced and friendly environment match our needs? If helping people make healthy choices in one of the fastest growing retailers appeals to you, we need you to join our winning team at Sprouts Farmers Market as an Assistant Deli Manager!

Responsibilities

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 your customers will 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 aware of and following these procedures.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

Be at least 18 years of age with a preferred 2 years of supervisory experience and strong knowledge of deli or related food service.

Be dependable and reliable, having the ability to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.

Be outgoing and friendly with a positive attitude and the ability to interact with our customers, take special orders, and answer phones.

Possess proven leadership ability to build, motivate, and maintain staff, while having a working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales numbers, and financial goals.

Have a strong focus on detail, analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Hold a Food Safety certification and ensure 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.

Be organized and plan effectively; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.

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.

Be able to stand continuously for up to 4 hours, for a total of 8 hours per shift.

Operate a slicer, wrapping, and cooking equipment; assist in maintaining all equipment in safe working condition.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Sick time plan that you can use to support 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 for 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

DailyPay 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 receive it the next business day for free. DailyPay allows you to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. Learn more at https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts Grow with us! If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts. We offer a fast‑paced, rapidly growing environment where teams proudly empower others along their journey.

Inclusion & Equity At Sprouts, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture. Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every Team Member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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