Lead, Deli

SpartanNash - Wyoming, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Wyoming, MI

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Lead, Deli position at SpartanNash is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the deli department in a retail store. This role involves managing staff, ensuring product quality and freshness, maintaining inventory, and meeting company performance goals. The Lead will support the department manager in various operational tasks, including scheduling, training, and compliance with food safety standards, while fostering a People First culture within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day activities of the deli department operations in a retail store.
• Order and maintain inventory while ensuring product freshness and quality.
• Review and validate received orders for quality and condition.
• Manage a team to complete stocking, production, and additional tasks.
• Maintain familiarity with all products in the department and store.
• Communicate and execute weekly and period Flight Plans to company expectations.
• Support the department manager in scheduling, labor control, and payroll management.
• Implement company policies and model core values and competencies.
• Assist in staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Develop and monitor department goals and forecasts.
• Participate in daily huddles and manager meetings as required.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department following safety and food guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED) required.
• 0-2 years of retail experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization, prioritization, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership abilities in a hands-on environment.
• Good strategic planning and business acumen skills.
• Knowledge of retail store operations and management systems.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish is highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Total Rewards benefits package
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives