Prepared Food Department Manager (up to $27/h)

As the Prepared Foods/Deli Department Manager you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the in-store prepared foods /deli counter s including but not limited to: department profitability , displays , oversee inventory control and leading the team to successfully drive business/sales. Our guest is the heart of our business .   A s the Prepared Foods Department Manager , you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience ; listening and responding to their needs and being the subject matter expert of your department .  All Prepared Foods Department Managers must have product knowledge, hospitality skills, pos itive energy, be dependab le , possess basic math skills and excellent communication skills .       Responsibilities and Duties:   Provide exceptional guest service by immediately greeting every guest that enters the department.   Oversee multiple-shift operations for both prepared foods and deli departments .   Prepare a variety of food product s ( i.e. rotisserie chicken, turkey thighs and ribs ) .   Operate oven and deli slicer with safety and sanitation standards always in mind .   Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision .   Write department schedules, approve team members PTO time , maintain timecard s and manage labor .   Model and deliver outstanding guest service to ensure guest needs are met in a timely fashion .   Supervise team members ensuring service standards are always being met .   Process and submit orders ; keeping track of department inventory .   Monitor qualit y, freshness and safeguard proper product rotation .   Adhere to all D OH , D O A and OSHA standards .   Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts.   Maintain accurate department signage and pricing .   Keep records of temperature s , production, spoilage, and department transfer s by way of department log .   Direct and support team members on department opening and closing procedures .   Assist store leadership, as required, to select, train, develop, and mentor team members .   Cultivate, develop and retain team members by way of motivation, and providing feedback.   Adhere to all assigned duties by management team.   Minimum Requirements:   Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a prepared foods department in a grocer y store environment .   Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.   Ability to perform physical requirements of job including standing during scheduled hours, kneeling, stooping, using stairs, lifting , push and pull items of usually 5 0 -60 pounds.    Food safety and sanitation knowledge .   Ability to show initiative , work with limited supervision , and are self-motivated .   Ability to hire, train , inspire and develop a team.   Team builder and brand ambassador.   Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills .   Analytical thinking and proficiency in math needed to perform job responsibilities .   Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel     IN RETURN, WE OFFER!   Competitive Wages, Medical/Dental/Vision / Company sponsored life insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Discounts, Paid Time Off, 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match!   Citarella is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)  

Created: 2025-09-06