ABOUT US:

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto that specializes in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready-to-eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goodies, and curated hard-to-find groceries.
We are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and help elevate our brand to the next level. Summerhill Market is an industry trend setter, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about food, leadership, and customer service.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Summerhill Market is seeking a Deli Manager to lead the Deli department at our Rosedale location. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Deli team, including staff management, inventory control, ordering, merchandising, and ensuring a superior customer experience.

SKILLSET REQUIREMENTS:

• Passion for food – you are a true foodie at heart with an interest in deli and specialty products.
• 2–3 years of supervisory or management experience in a deli, food service, or grocery environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Experience with inventory management, ordering systems, and vendor relations.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a customer-first mindset.
• Proficiency with POS and inventory systems; tech-savvy with the ability to learn new tools.
• Food Handlers Certification and knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; post-secondary education in hospitality or business is an asset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and mentor the Deli team to achieve operational and service excellence.
• Oversee daily department operations, including product preparation, slicing, packaging, and display of deli meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches, dips, gourmet trays, and hot case items.
• Manage inventory and ordering, ensuring proper product rotation, minimizing shrink, and maintaining freshness standards.
• Work closely with vendors and suppliers to ensure product availability and quality.
• Execute and maintain merchandising standards, seasonal displays, and promotional initiatives.
• Deliver an exceptional customer service experience, ensuring the team is knowledgeable and engaged in upselling and product recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, food handling, and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with other store departments and management to support overall store success.

If this sounds like the role for you, we offer some pretty cool perks!

• Weekly pay
• Awesome employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Employer-paid benefits for all full-time employees
• Dynamic workplace culture that promotes collaboration, training & development, diversity & inclusion, and recognition programs
• Easily accessible locations
• Complimentary work swag (your Summerhill Market work shirts are provided