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Lead Deli Clerk

Pacific City, OR · On-site

$18 - $21.50/hr

The Deli Lead is accountable for managing all ordering, receiving, organization, and daily operations of the Marketplace Deli. They are charged with ensuring the consistent delivery of positive ...

This Deli Lead role combines leadership development with day‑to‑day impact. As a Department Lead, you'll help guide your department by supporting teammates, reinforcing standards, and delivering ...

This Deli Lead role combines leadership development with day‑to‑day impact. As a Department Lead, you'll help guide your department by supporting teammates, reinforcing standards, and delivering ...

Deli Lead Location: Livonia, MI Type: Full-Time | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Purpose. Serve with Pride. At Meijer, we believe in enriching lives in the communities we serve. As a Deli Lead ...

This Deli Lead role combines leadership development with day-to-day impact. As a Department Lead, you'll help guide your department by supporting teammates, reinforcing standards, and delivering ...

This Deli Lead role combines leadership development with daytoday impact. As a Department Lead, you'll help guide your department by supporting teammates, reinforcing standards, and delivering great ...

This Deli Lead role combines leadership development with daytoday impact. As a Department Lead, you'll help guide your department by supporting teammates, reinforcing standards, and delivering great ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Monroe, MI · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

New Store - Deli Lead

Fishers, IN

$16.25 - $19/hr

Deli Lead Location: Fishers, IN Type: Full-Time | Store Opening in 2026! Lead with Purpose. Serve with Pride. At Meijer, we believe in enriching lives in the communities we serve. As a Deli Lead ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Glendale, WI · On-site

$13.75 - $17/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Canton, MI · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

May be required to act in Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store * This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position. You may perform other ...

May be required to act in Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store * This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position. You may perform other ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

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DELI/LEAD CLERK

Sterling Heights, MI · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Mount Pleasant, WI · On-site

$13.25 - $16.25/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

DELI/LEAD CLERK

Menomonee Falls, WI

$14 - $17.25/hr

Support the day-to-day functions of the Deli operations. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of ...

May be required to act in Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store * This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position. You may perform other ...

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How much do deli lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for deli lead in the United States is $16.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a deli lead balance supervisory duties with hands-on food preparation tasks?

As a Deli Lead, you’ll often find yourself splitting time between managing the team and participating in daily food prep and customer service. This dual responsibility requires strong time management skills, as you’ll be overseeing staff schedules, training, and compliance with food safety standards while also assisting with slicing meats, assembling trays, and serving customers during busy hours. Effective Deli Leads lead by example—jumping in to help during rushes and coaching team members in real time. This collaborative approach not only ensures smooth operations but also fosters a positive team environment.

What is a deli lead?

A Deli Lead is a supervisory position in a grocery store or supermarket's deli department. They are responsible for overseeing deli staff, ensuring food safety standards are met, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Deli Leads often train new employees, create work schedules, and help with food preparation and display. Their role is crucial in maintaining the quality and efficiency of the deli department.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a deli lead, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Deli Lead, you need a solid understanding of food safety, inventory management, and team supervision, often gained through prior deli or food service experience. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, slicing equipment, and food handling certifications are typically required. Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills help motivate staff and ensure a positive customer experience. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced deli environment.

What is the difference between Deli Lead vs Deli Clerk?

AspectDeli LeadDeli Clerk
ResponsibilitiesSupervises staff, manages daily operations, ensures product qualityPrepares and serves deli products, assists customers, maintains displays
Required SkillsLeadership, inventory management, customer serviceFood preparation, customer service, product knowledge
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role in a retail deli sectionFrontline position in a retail deli
CertificationsFood safety certification often preferredFood safety certification usually required

The Deli Lead typically oversees the deli department, managing staff and operations, while the Deli Clerk focuses on preparing food and assisting customers. Both roles require food safety knowledge, but the Deli Lead has additional supervisory responsibilities.

What does a deli lead do at Walmart?

A deli lead at Walmart is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the deli department, including food preparation, customer service, inventory management, and ensuring food safety standards are met. They often supervise staff, maintain product quality, and ensure the department runs efficiently during their shift.
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Infographic showing various Deli Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,830 per year, or $16.7 per hour.

Job description

Description

Cape Kiwanda Market, you'll find everything you need for your beach vacation at the Marketplace. Grab yummy picnic provisions or all the necessary ingredients for a meal at your home-away-from home including wine, beer, fresh seafood, specialty meats and cheeses and much more. Enjoy a scoop or two of ice cream with a waffle cone. Pick up firewood and s'mores fixings for an evening beach bon fire.


OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul

The Noble House Hotels & Resorts philosophy emphasizes "location, distinction, and soul." Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us unique lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun.


A day in the life...

 The Deli Lead is accountable for managing all ordering, receiving, organization, and daily operations of the Marketplace Deli. They are charged with ensuring the consistent delivery of positive customer experiences at the deli and ensuring cleanliness, safety, compliance, and brand standards are always maintained. In this creative and strategic role, the deli lead could "make things their own" in the areas of product sourcing, menu development, and deli layout and processes. As the leader of the deli, the Deli Lead should ensure all deli products are the best quality possible. 


Key Accountabilities:

  • Work with the Market Manager to create ready-made recipes and menus tailored to the consumer profiles for each of our lodging properties. Manage the production of ready-made products according to anticipated sales and seasonal needs.
  • Own deli sales performance, developing sales promotion programs tailored to consumer profiles and business needs and determining and maintaining the proper layout/ organization of deli windows, with the goal of maximizing revenue and guest experience.
  • Ensure that the physical environment, equipment, and food products in the deli kitchen consistently meet the standards of our brand promise. Be an expert in food product and kitchen equipment and bring anything within in the kitchen that does not meet the brand standard to the attention of the GM for proper action.
  • Assist guests with everything behind the deli counter, including but not limited to scooping and accepting payment for ice cream.
  • Communicate out of stocks and other important information to the manager on duty.
  • Assist with the receiving process, ensuring the process, storage, and handling meeting expectations.
  • Follow process, storage, and handling instructions and communicate all food safety concerns.
  • Be an expert on all products behind the deli counter and knowledgeable about all Market products.
  • Anticipate guest needs and address guest issues. Feel empowered to make things right and pass the situation up to the manager on duty when needed.
  • Engage guests in sampling products. Set up and manage sampling stations for specials and offer samples of items that guests are on the fence about purchasing.


Requirements

You own this if you have...

  • Previous grocery store and/or store clerk/stocker/deli experience preferred.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fun and fast paced environment.
  • Ability to focus on attention to guest needs and customer service.
  • State approved Food Handlers.

We've got you covered...

Our team members are our most important asset and that's reflected in our benefits. We are proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

  • Onsite parking
  • Complimentary shift meal

Noble House Hotels & Resorts are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member (come as they are) as their true authentic self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team (rooted in family) and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.