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Deli Department Director Jobs (NOW HIRING)

DELI/DEPT LEADER

West Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Boulder, CO · On-site

$17 - $23.25/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Evergreen, CO · On-site

$16.75 - $22.75/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Mukwonago, WI · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Waukesha, WI · On-site

$14.75 - $20/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Colorado Springs, CO

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Bothell, WA

$18.50 - $25/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Wauwatosa, WI · On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Phoenix, AZ

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Oro Valley, AZ · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

New Berlin, WI · On-site

$16 - $21.50/hr

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DELI/DEPT LEADER

Scottsdale, AZ

$16.50 - $22.50/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Tucson, AZ

$14 - $19/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Castle Pines, CO

$17 - $23/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Surprise, AZ

$16 - $21.75/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Westland, MI · On-site

$15 - $20.25/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Hales Corners, WI · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Miami, AZ · On-site

$15.75 - $21.25/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Tucson, AZ

$14 - $19/hr

Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer ... Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special ...

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How much do deli department director jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for deli department director in the United States is $22.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $24.28 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to become a deli manager?

To become a deli manager, candidates typically need previous experience working in a deli or food service environment, often starting in entry-level positions such as clerk or associate. Developing skills in customer service, inventory management, and food safety, along with obtaining relevant certifications like ServSafe, can improve prospects. Advancement usually requires demonstrating leadership abilities and understanding of retail operations.

How much does Publix pay deli managers?

Deli managers at Publix typically earn an average salary of around $50,000 to $60,000 per year, depending on experience and location. Compensation may also include benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts, with schedules often requiring early mornings, evenings, or weekends.

What is the highest paying food service job?

In the food service industry, executive chef or culinary director roles tend to be the highest paying positions, often earning six-figure salaries. These roles require extensive experience, culinary skills, and management expertise, and they typically oversee large kitchens or restaurant groups.

What jobs pay $700 a day?

Jobs that can pay $700 a day include specialized roles such as senior project managers, certain consulting positions, and high-level sales or real estate agents. These roles often require extensive experience, certifications, or a strong network, and may involve long hours or commission-based pay structures.

What is the difference between Deli Department Director vs Deli Department Manager?

AspectDeli Department DirectorDeli Department Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple deli sections, develops strategies, manages staff, and ensures sales targets are met.Manages daily operations of the deli, supervises staff, and maintains product quality.
CredentialsTypically requires relevant food service or retail management experience, possibly certifications in food safety.Requires food safety certifications and experience in deli or retail management.
Work EnvironmentOffice-like setting with oversight responsibilities across the deli department.On-site in the deli department, directly involved in daily operations.

The Deli Department Director focuses on strategic oversight and department-wide management, while the Deli Department Manager handles daily operations and staff supervision. Both roles require food safety knowledge and management experience, but the director's role is broader and more strategic.

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Infographic showing various Deli Department Director job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 54% Full Time, and 43% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $46,201 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

DELI/DEPT LEADER

Pick 'n Save

West Milwaukee, WI • On-site

$16 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago


Pick 'n Save rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

95th of 121 rated grocery stores


Job description

Primary leadership responsibility is to create an uplifting and friendly customer experience through exceptional service by highly satisfying each customer's needs and exceeding their expectations. Responsibilities will also include interviewing, training, evaluating performance, rewarding and coaching associates. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

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  • Effective communication/customer service skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Ability to lead other associates
  • Flexibility in work schedule
  • Successful completion of basic and supervisory skills
  • Establishing an uplifting work environment that allows associates to feel valued, appreciated, and engaged
  • Empowering associates to create a simple, fresh and inspired shopping experience for every customer
  • Prioritizing and planning work activities by using time efficiently
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner by gathering and analyzing information skillfully and developing alternate solutions
  • Communicate the company, department, and job-specific information to associates including information from board meetings and huddles
  • Ensure new associates are properly oriented to the department and understand the benefits of working
  • Being committed to the company's customer and associate promise
  • Supporting the Customer 1st team
  • Delegating work assignments that match the responsibility of the associate while giving them clear direction and monitoring progress
  • Consistently being on time for work and meetings and ensuring responsibilities are covered when absent
  • Executing on all action plans and daily priorities including performance goals and best practices
  • Adherence to all food safety regulations and guidelines
  • Reinforcing safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management
  • Staying current with present, future, seasonal, and special ads
  • Promoting corporate brands to customers and ensuring associates are educated
  • Managing the scheduling of Deli associates to provide adequate department coverage to meet customer demand
  • Providing appropriate, actionable feedback to help teams and individuals grow
  • Help associate identify how their work aligns with key store initiatives
  • Clearly and consistently communicating store and department priorities and goals, and recognizing progress toward those goals
  • Maintaining/explaining to others knowledge of products to allow associates and customers to have all resources necessary
  • Creating/executing sales promotions in partnership with store management
  • Monitoring/controlling supply expenses for the department to allow associates and customers to have all resources necessary
  • Assisting store management in preparing the store/department budget and conducting profit and loss reviews
  • Taking appropriate action on all financial reports
  • Developing/implementing a department business plan to achieve desired results
  • Supervise/coach Deli associates in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews, provide feedback and reward associates
  • Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
  • Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
  • Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
  • Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
  • Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations

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