Deli Manager (Food Production)

We’re excited to announce that New World Te Atatū will be opening its doors August 2026, offering a new full-service modern supermarket and creating 120 new roles for the Peninsula. 

We’re now looking for a Deli Manager who is ready to build a high-performing team, shape our store culture, and set the standard for operational excellence from day one. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your vision, capability, and influence will directly impact the success of a brand‑new store and create an experience our customers will love from the moment we open our doors.

Te Tūranga – About the role

• As Deli Manager, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end production of a high‑quality deli and catering offer, ensuring freshness, consistency, and volume production standards are met every day, while also developing and supervising a high‑performing team.
• Lead and coach a production‑focused deli team, delivering consistent, high‑quality food made fresh daily.
• Plan, prepare, and execute an outstanding deli and catering offer, meeting volume, quality, and presentation standards.
• Oversee production planning, yield, and waste control to maximise profitability.
• Ensure all food is produced, displayed, and sold in line with food safety, compliance, and quality expectations.
• Deliver eye‑catching merchandising that reflects a strong food proposition and seasonal variety.
• Manage department budgets, stock flow, ordering, and sales performance.
• Work closely with store leadership to build a food‑led, customer‑focused culture.

Ngāpainga - What we offer

• Development opportunities designed to grow future leaders and store owners.
• As a leader, the opportunity to influence how the store operates, not inherit legacy systems or habits.
• A culture that recognizes and rewards hard work, initiative, and results.
• Phone paid for (BYO handset). 
• Instant pay rise after 1 year of service.
• Staff discount (5%). 
• Long Service Leave.
• Birthday leave – take an additional paid day off to celebrate or relax.

He kōrero mōu - About you

• Previous experience working in a deli or food-preparation environment.
• Strong food safety knowledge, including food control plans, temperature monitoring, allergen management, and hygiene standards.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Previous experience using SAP.

Ko waimātou  - About us

New World Te Atatu is a brand-new store built on proven foundations. This will be a full-service New World, done properly. Fresh departments that are full and inspiring, shelves that are always well presented and a store that customers trust because it’s consistent, reliable and run by people who care. What matters to us most is our team. We’re building a group of people who take ownership of their work, show up with a strong work ethic, care about customers and each other, and want to be part of a high-performing store. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and a chance to be part of something from the ground up – not just another job, but a store you can be proud of. 

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