The Assistant Deli Manager is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:Follow company guidelines for providing quality customer service by greeting customers with a smile, offering assistance, suggesting alternatives when necessary and thanking them for shopping. Always maintain a positive and friendly attitude. Answer customer questions. Ensure fresh quality merchandise by using proper product handling techniques. Assist with controlling damages and minimizing product losses according to company procedures and standards. Assist Deli Manager in day-to-day functions of deli operations such as merchandising, ad execution, associate engagement, and customer service. Coordinate sales and merchandising plans for the department to ensure proper stock levels and freshness. Monitor competitor activity concerning merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage. Oversee department inventories by tracking weekly sales reports, product orders and supplies to ensure successful period-end physical inventory. Review schedules, work assignments and control labor costs. Assist with training, recognize performance, and develop potential associate talent. Must be familiar with company policies and procedures with respect to operations including daily checklists and reporting. Audit department procedures for receiving, pricing, stock levels, freshness, and quality. Enforce proper record keeping. Evaluate and enforce sanitation practices. Ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations for proper sanitation, food handling, health regulations, safety, weights and measures requirements, and labeling laws. Complete required product logs. Adhere to safety guidelines while utilizing equipment and utensils. Ensure smooth workflow within department by cooperating with co-worker sand superiors. Strive to continuously improve job performance. Perform staff duties as required, and complete other job duties as requested by management. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervises associates within the department in partnership with or absence of the department manager. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS -