Deli 2IC - NEW Stonefields

Are you passionate about food, people, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, ambitious, and results-driven leader to join our Deli Department as Assistant Deli Manager.

This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to develop your leadership skills, showcase your creativity, and gain hands-on experience!

 

About the Role

As Assistant Deli Manager, you'll play a key role in leading a high-performing team, driving sales, creating exciting meal solutions, and ensuring our department continues to exceed customer expectations.

 

Working alongside the Deli Manager, you'll gain experience, from planning and forecasting to merchandising, team leadership, product development, and customer engagement.

 

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspire, coach, and support your team to deliver outstanding customer service every day.
• Help lead a positive, energetic culture where people enjoy coming to work and performing at their best.
• Maintain the highest Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.
• Drive sales growth, profitability, and departmental performance.
• Manage ordering, stock levels, and product availability to ensure our customers always find what they need.
• Keep the department fresh, full, and visually appealing throughout the day.
• Assist with the development of exciting meal solutions, ready-to-eat and heat-and-eat offerings.
• Contribute to menu planning, recipe development, product preparation, packaging, and merchandising.
• Adapt quickly to changing customer needs

About You

We're looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and a genuine passion for food and people.

 

You'll ideally have:

• Previous Fresh Foods experience at a supervisor or Management level.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate, develop, and inspire others.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• The confidence to make decisions and take ownership of results.
• A passion for creating exceptional food experiences and meal solutions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong computer literacy and SAP experience. 
• A collaborative approach and commitment to our store values and culture.
• A caring, supportive leadership style that brings out the best in people.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an award-winning department and store.
• A supportive leadership team committed to your development.
• A chance to make a real impact and grow your career.
• A dynamic role where creativity, leadership, and innovation are encouraged.
• The opportunity to work with a passionate team that takes pride in delivering excellence every day.

Hours of Work

Sunday – Thursday | 5:00am – 1:30pm

 

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and have a passion for food, people, and delivering outstanding results, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of something special at New World Stonefields.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.