Deli Assistant Manager (Full Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms, Inc. • Wallkill, NY

14h • $21 - $25

About The Position

Adams leaders are expected to coach teams of both new and seasoned workers to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects Adams’ commitment to providing the quality that defines our brand. For the Deli Assistant Manager, this means helping to lead and support all aspects of daily deli operations—assisting with team supervision, maintaining product quality and presentation, supporting workflows, and ensuring an excellent customer experience while working toward departmental goals.

Requirements

• Two or more years of management experience in a deli or other food retail setting
• Strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to demonstrate, encourage, and set the example of Adams’ culture and values
• Skills in using Windows-based software and communication platforms to efficiently manage tasks, share information, and support team collaboration
• Commitment to exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams’ products and quality
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to manage varying business demands
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Safely operate deli slicers and other equipment necessary to operate the department
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Effectively communicate with others to exchange information in a fast-paced environment
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces
• Use the compactor and cardboard crusher for disposing of garage and cardboard

Responsibilities

• Support daily deli operations, including product preparation, merchandising, and customer service
• Assist in managing deli production planning, special orders, and seasonal offerings for both retail and catering needs
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by ensuring team compliance with food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Help create and manage team schedules, aligning staffing with business needs and labor goals
• Respond to customer feedback and resolve concerns to ensure satisfaction and uphold Adams’ reputation for exceptional service
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering to ensure fresh products while minimizing waste
• Proactively assist to resolve operational challenges such as staffing or supply shortages
• Accurately review timecards and support payroll accuracy, working with the Deli Manager to stay within payroll goals
• Help guide new team members and provide consistent training and development to support performance and growth
• If assigned, participate in interviewing candidates, coaching staff, and supporting performance conversations to align department goals
• Maintain visibility on the floor—check in with team members, reinforce priorities, and ensure high-quality operations throughout the day
• Keep organized records of inventory, compliance logs, and team communications to support smooth, efficient deli operations

Benefits

• At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits.
• In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed