Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Deli Specialist.
Requirements:
- Experience working in a retail environment buying (food preferred), demonstrated merchandising ability and excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Manages all new and existing deli vendor relationships to consistently achieve the best cost and quality available.
- Responsible for the selection of new items and negotiation of trading terms.
- Accountable for the general merchandising of vendor bought deli products and ongoing management of pricing administration.
- Accountable for regular competitor price comparisons, ensuring Fairway’s position in the deli market is maintained according to the company pricing strategy.
- Support and assist VP of Fresh Foods as needed.
- Maintain quality control.
- Deli merchandising in all stores.
- Execute all deli store marketing tactics. This includes but not limited to: correct signage, local advertising leaflets and in-store sales.
- Accountable for supporting the deli Department Managers in maintaining an inventory of merchandise in all stores that maximizes profitability.
- Train, develop and counsel new and existing deli managers in a manner which builds and sustains a high performing team.
- Communicate and maintain employee safety, sanitation, food safety and security standards.
- Accountable for the accuracy of product labeling (date code, ingredients, barcode and price where applicable).
- Accountable for deli shrink, working with the Department managers in store to minimize waste.
- Assist VP of Fresh Foods in meeting or exceeding financial targets.
- Assist in the forecast for purchasing requirements over holidays.
- Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with all members of the Fairway team.
- Lead weekly meetings with each Deli Department Manager.
- Assures all employees comply with prescribed operating and safety standards.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills required with enthusiasm and initiative.
- Regulatory Compliance. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regularity rules and standards, including:
- OSHA, New York State Department of Labor, NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets, Department of Consumer Affairs, Weights and Measures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), H.A.C.C.P. Guidelines.
Education:
College degree preferred.