Harvest Market Delicatessen Manager

SUMMARYThe Niemann Harvest Market Delicatessen Manager will lead department operations including but not limited to maximizing gross margins, ensuring sales production, controlling inventory and expenses. The Delicatessen Manager implements the weekly merchandising plan creating a positive experience for customers and providing the store with a profitable outcome. The Delicatessen Manager develops and maintains our Vendors, Makers and Producers relationships and works with other departments with cross merchandising. The Delicatessen Manager will assist the Store Director in creating a positive store atmosphere for customers and a positive working environment for Associates while fostering the Niemann Harvest Market culture.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Delivers superior guest service and ensure absolute customer satisfactionLearns and uses the three E's: Engagement, Educate, EmpowermentAnalyze and measure business trends; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.Ensures appropriate merchandise stock levels, merchandise adjacencies and presentations; signing and assortment in the department; ensure selling floor is adequately stocked.Reviews department/store trends and recommend and initiate changes for maximizing goals and objectives.Quality assurance checks in all areas of the departmentSource and manage new items and is responsible for resets and planograms.Responsible for company assets including receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control, and inventory of the DelicatessenEnsures compliance with all laws, policies and procedures through regular store management and staff meetings, store walk through and audits, etc. Act as NFI's representative both within the store and within the community.Evaluates and reacts to performance issues.Maintains records of item information; Vendor, product details, retails and gross marginsOperates and uses all equipment necessary to run the departmentWorks varied hours/days to oversee department operations.Develops effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections and budgeted labor goalsMerchandise planning and execution that leads to a well merchandised storeStock levels and best practices throughout the Delicatessen DepartmentPersonnel responsibilities for all Delicatessen Department AssociatesFollow all Health Code guidelinesFollows all store and department policies and proceduresFollows all safety policies and procedures; is a safety role modelOther duties as assignedKEY ATTRIBUTESPassion/purposeFoodie/farmerThirst for knowledge/curious/inquisitivePeople enthusiast/outgoingGenuineGood communicator/desire to shareTrendy/funHonestTechieLeadership skillsCulinary skillsDetailed OrientatedProblem solving skillsAbility to work in a fast paced environmentIntegrityHigh Energy LevelAbility to prioritize and multi-taskAdaptabilitySUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise Associates in the departmentResponsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unitCarries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable lawsTrains Associates; plans, assigns, and directs workAppraises performance; rewards and coaches AssociatesAddresses complaints and resolves problemsEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSManager Food Handlers Certificate provided at store levelRECOMMENDED EQUIPMENTSlip resistant shoes with closed toe and heelHairnets/HatsSafety CutterComputerUniform per store policyPallet jackLadderStepladderAssociates may be required to use standard deli equipment including, but not limited toKnivesSlicersOvensRotisseries.PHYSICAL DEMANDS Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)StandWalkUse hands to finger, handle, or feelReach with hands and armsCommunicate with associates and customersTaste and smellLift and/or move up to 10 poundsFrequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawlLift and/or move up to 50 pounds Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)SitClimb or balanceLift and/or move up to 100 poundsVisionCloseDistanceAbility to adjust focusAbility to distinguish colorsPeripheralDepth perceptionWORK ENVIRONMENT RegularlyMoving mechanical partsFumes or airborne particlesFrequentlyExtreme heatOccasionallyWet and/or humid conditionsToxic or caustic chemicalsExtreme coldRisk of electrical shockVibrationNOISE LEVELRegularlyModeratePAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)$22 up to $27/hour BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)Life InsuranceVoluntary BenefitsMI Earned Sick Time (ESTA)Retirement PlansEmployee Assistance Program**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time. **Position requirements may vary by store location