Deli & Prepared Foods Department Manager

Job overview

The Deli & Prepared Foods Department Manager is an onsite, full-time role in Chicago, IL, with a stated salary of $50,000–$58,000 per year. The manager leads the Mabel’s Meals department at Forty Acres Fresh Market, a grocery business working to improve access to fresh food in Chicago neighborhoods. This role oversees department operations, staff, food quality and safety, inventory, and financial performance. It contributes to store success by delivering prepared meal options and customer service while managing sales, profitability, and department standards.

What you'll do

• Direct department functions and activities
• manage and develop personnel
• oversee daily production of hot and cold deli foods
• maintain food quality, safety, sanitation, and product rotation
• track labor, inventory, sales, expenses, and waste
• order products and supplies
• manage receiving
• review competitive pricing
• support promotions and store budgeting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

deli manager

prepared foods

chicago il

forty acres fresh market

mabel’s meals

$50k–$58k per year

food safety

food preparation

inventory management

customer service

department leadership

full-time

weekend and holiday schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare reimbursement plan, paid sick time, paid vacation, and 10% in-store employee discount, with stated exclusions.

Why this role

Leads Mabel’s Meals, offering hot and cold meal solutions, at a community-focused independent grocery business.

About the employer

FORTY ACRES FRESH MARKET LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers). Sector: 44.