Manager Deli

Job Title

Deli Manager

Company

Pick n Pay Hypermarkets

Job Description

Lead Fresh. Lead People. Lead Results.

At Pick n Pay Hypermarkets, we're passionate about creating exceptional shopping experiences through quality products, outstanding service, and strong leadership. We're looking for an experienced Deli Manager who is ready to lead a high-performing department, inspire a team, and drive commercial success.

If you're passionate about fresh food, customer service, and leading people to achieve results, then this is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with one of South Africa's leading retailers.

Requirements

Matric/ Grade 12 (required)

3 to 5 years experience in a retail fresh food environment, preferably within Deli, Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, or Ready-to-Eat departments.

2+ years leadership / management experience

Proven experience managing margin, shrinkage and waste control, and fresh food operations.

Strong knowledge of food safety legislation and merchandising principles.

Competencies

Competencies:

Strong leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring, coaching and developing people and building high-performing teams.

Strong commercial and financial acumen.

and operational standards.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A customer first mindset with the ability to perform in a fast paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

As the Deli Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of the Deli Department, ensuring operational excellence while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

You will:

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Deli team.
• Drive departmental sales, profitability, and gross margin performance.
• Ensure exceptional product quality, freshness, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Deliver an inviting shopping experience through world-class merchandising and product presentation.
• Manage stock ordering, stock rotation (FIFO), shrinkage, waste, and inventory control.
• Ensure full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and food safety legislation.
• Plan and execute promotional activities to maximise sales opportunities.
• Complete all departmental administration, including scheduling, leave management, invoices, and compliance reporting.
• Build a customer focused culture that consistently delivers excellent service.
• Work collaboratively with Store Management to achieve operational and commercial objectives.

Closing Date

08 July 2026