Deli Manager
Company: Trout Lily Market & Deli
Location: Fairview, NC 28730
Job Type: Full-time
About Us
Since 1998, Trout Lily Market & Deli has been a staple of the Fairview community, growing from a small food co-op into a full-service market and artisan pantry. We are deeply committed to supporting over 100 local farmers, bakers, and makers. Our deli serves up made-to-order and grab-and-go sandwiches, real fruit smoothies, scratch-made baked goods, and a full espresso bar using high-quality, local, and organic ingredients.
We are looking for a passionate, organized, and community-minded Deli Manager to lead our kitchen team, maintain our high standards of food quality, and help our neighborhood market continue to thrive.
Job Description
As the Deli Manager, you will execute and oversee the daily operations of our deli and grab-and-go section. You will bridge the gap between creative food execution and smart business operations—managing inventory from local vendors, ensuring strict food safety, and cultivating a warm, welcoming environment for both our staff and regulars.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and mentor deli staff. Foster a positive, collaborative, and efficient workspace.
- Daily Operations: Oversee the opening/closing procedures of the deli, sandwich preparation and run the line during service hours.
- Inventory & Ordering: Manage inventory levels, minimize waste, and place regular orders with our network of local farms and artisanal vendors.
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards for food presentation, recipe consistency (for both made-to-order items and grab-and-go products), and customer service.
- Food Safety: Ensure absolute compliance with all local health department regulations, food safety standards, and cleanliness protocols.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 1 year supervisory or management experience in a deli, cafe, restaurant, or commercial kitchen environment.
- Technical & Operational Skills: Comfortable managing kitchen tech, inventory tracking systems, and digital recipe databases.
- Leadership Style: Hands-on leader who possess the ability to effectively delegate tasks to a small staff and ensure consistency and compliance.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to connect genuinely with customers, local vendors, and team members.
- Passion for Local Food: A strong appreciation for organic, sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
- Certifications: ServSafe Manager certification (preferred, or willing to obtain upon hire).
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary: $45K/yr + Profit Sharing Bonus
- Mon-Fri 8:30am-3:30pm, 35-40 hours a week.
- 401k & PTO after 6 months of continuous employment.
- Shift meal each day, Employee discounts on local market groceries, deli food, and coffee
- A stable, daytime-oriented retail schedule (No late night restaurant shifts!)
- Working in a beautiful, community-focused independent business with a great patio culture
Pay: $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
