Deli Department Manager, Meridian and Boise

Do you love leading a team, making great food, and creating an exceptional customer experience?

As the Deli Department Manager at the Co-op, you’ll oversee all front and back-of-house deli operations—keeping things running smoothly while inspiring your team to deliver top-quality food and friendly service every day. If you’re an organized leader with a passion for people and good food, this could be the perfect fit.

This position supports both our Boise and Meridian stores. Candidates must be willing and able to work at either location based on business and department needs. While you will not be expected to work at both stores at the same time, flexibility to work from either location is an important part of this role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage all aspects of daily deli operations, ensuring food safety, quality, and excellent customer service.
• Hire, train, coach, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, respect, and growth.
• Plan schedules and manage labor to meet department needs and financial goals.
• Monitor and maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health standards.
• Oversee ordering, inventory, and product rotation to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
• Track department performance, meeting or exceeding sales, labor, and margin goals.
• Collaborate with Category Management and Marketing teams to execute promotions and maintain recipe and product accuracy.
• Ensure smooth coordination between the kitchen, front of house, and other departments.
• Review and improve workflows to increase efficiency and team productivity.
• Provide leadership and operational support at both Boise Co-op locations as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven leadership and coaching skills with a hands-on, supportive approach
• Strong understanding of food safety, deli operations, and health regulations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and financial awareness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and digital communication tools, including Teams and email
• Dependable, self-motivated, and dedicated to quality, consistency, and teamwork
• Flexibility and willingness to work at both our Boise and Meridian locations based on operational needs

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a department manager in retail or food service
• Extensive knowledge of deli operations and food handling practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check

Physical Demands & Working Environment

This role keeps you active and engaged! You’ll be on your feet, lifting up to 50 lbs., reaching, bending, and using step stools or ladders as needed. Expect a lively grocery environment with frequent interaction with staff, customers, and vendors. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided and used when working with equipment.

This position may work from either our Boise or Meridian store depending on department and business needs. It’s a fast-paced, collaborative environment where strong leadership, flexibility, and teamwork are essential.

It is the policy of Boise Co-Op that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities in regard to job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of Boise Co-Op to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. Boise Co-Op is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the HR Department by phone (208) 472-4507.

Boise Co-op is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.  The Boise Co-op participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Salary : $65,000