Ready Meals Lead-Darnestown

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Deli Department Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food quality, people, and performance. As a Deli Department Manager, you will oversee daily deli operations, drive sales, and ensure high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your team-building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, delicious food and great service. Bring your passion for food preparation, merchandising, and team leadership to a role where you set the standard for quality, support your associates, and deliver a deli experience customers can trust and enjoy every day.

PM Deli Lead will oversee Safeway’s New “Ready Meals” program. This is a Full-Time position; the contractual wage rate is $18.00/hour. If already above this rate a $1.50 premium above your clerk rate will be given. You MUST be available to work five nights a week. The 4 th and 5 th night shift will not be eligible for overtime for hours worked after 6 PM. At least two of these night shifts must end by 10 PM. Any work beyond 10 PM on a 4 th or 5 th night will be paid at the overtime rate. The PM Deli Lead will be responsible for all aspects of the new “Ready Meals” program including but not limited to merchandising, meal kit completion and training/supervising associates on the “Ready Meals” program. Applicants must be proficient in performing Deli/Food service work for periods of time. Other duties as may be assigned by management.

Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability

Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Strong customer‑service mindset with a passion for food quality

Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills

Strong organization, time management, and problem‑solving abilities

Ability to lead in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment

Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution

Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management

Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control

Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight

Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation

Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards

Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications

Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization

Ability to train, coach, and develop associates

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments

Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools

Travel requirements: None

Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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