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Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Deli Manager

Food & Beverage Operations ManagementPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeBuffalo Grove, IL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and have 2 years of supervisory experience and 2 years of deli department experience, or an acceptable combination of experience.
  • Be able to work a flexible schedule that changes with business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Possess working knowledge of personnel reports, margin reports, weekly sales figures, and financial goals.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to take and give direction in a team environment.
  • Have a strong focus on detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills.
  • Have strong organization and planning skills, be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
  • Have and maintain Food Safety certification, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and company requirements for product freshness, food safety, weights and measures, store safety, employee safety, refrigeration, and sanitation.
  • Be able to lift and carry product weighing up to 70 pounds horizontally or vertically, from 4 to 60 inches, for 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.
  • Be able to operate a slicer, wrapping equipment, and cooking equipment, and assist in maintaining equipment in safe working condition.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and merchandise the department to maximize productivity and profit.
  • Order and manage inventory controls and product quality.
  • Coordinate production, merchandising, and sales through ongoing planning, direction, goal setting, communication, and teamwork.
  • Lead the team in delivering high-quality products and customer service.
  • Engage and evaluate team members through coaching, feedback, and one-on-one development discussions, and recommend merit increases by completing the biannual performance review process.
  • Attend and participate in in-store meetings.
  • Recruit, hire, and make promotion or transfer decisions in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Exercise independent judgment to address team member concerns.
  • Take and document corrective actions when needed, collaborating with business and Human Resources partners on coaching, counseling, progressive discipline, suspension, or termination.
  • Create and adjust schedules and staffing levels to maximize productivity and efficiency.
  • Communicate standards, expectations, policy changes, and product knowledge to team members.
  • Manage product orders, receiving, and storage.
  • Ensure health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and regulations are followed, and confirm that other deli team members understand and follow these procedures.
  • Track weekly sales reports and manage department inventories by ordering products and supplies to meet customer requirements and gross profit goals.
  • Work with the Store Manager, Assistant Store Manager, and Assistant Deli Manager to support store and department success through customer service and food quality.
  • Serve as a Key Carrier for the store and/or act as Manager on Duty as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

About the Company

Sprouts

Natural and organic foods retailer

Sprouts Farmers Market operates as a specialty grocery retailer focused on natural and organic foods. It runs more than 400 stores in 24 states, offering a curated selection that mirrors a farmers market, including produce, organic options, vitamins and supplements, bulk foods, meat and dairy, and natural body care. Stores are smaller (about 23,000 square feet) to emphasize freshness and efficiency, with a strong distribution network to keep products fresh. A major part of its offering is private-label products (over 2,400 items) that made up about 23% of sales in late 2024, helping margins and loyalty. The company differentiates itself by concentrating on hard-to-find natural and specialty items, health-focused categories (plant-based, gluten-free, keto, paleo), and a farm-market shopping vibe, rather than competing as a traditional grocery store. Its goal is to make natural foods more accessible and affordable while serving as a complementary destination for health-minded shoppers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Founded
2002

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