Entry Level Department Manager Jobs
New grad department manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or demonstrated leadership in a campus or volunteer setting can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, with employers like Safeway, Acme Markets, and H&M hiring at this level now.
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Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Deli Department Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food quality, people, and performance. As a Deli Department Manager, you will oversee daily deli operations, drive sales, and ensure high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your team-building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the Deli Department with a strong focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness
- Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests
- Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
- Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items following company recipes and standards
- Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab-and-go, and hot case displays
- Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
- Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
- Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
- Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for food quality
- Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Competencies:
- Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution
- Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
- Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
- Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight
Knowledge:
- Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation
- Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards
- Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications
Abilities:
- Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization
- Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
- Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools
- Travel requirements: None
- Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
Why choose us?
Are you ready to take the next step in your leadership career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Deli Department Manager, where fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence come together.
At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team-focused managers who are passionate about food quality, people, and performance. As a Deli Department Manager, you will oversee daily deli operations, drive sales, and ensure high standards for food safety, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where your team-building skills and attention to detail directly impact customer satisfaction and department success.
Main responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations of the Deli Department with a strong focus on customer service, food quality, and department readiness
- Create a fast, friendly, customer-first environment and resolve customer questions, concerns, and special requests
- Execute merchandising plans, planograms, promotional sets, and seasonal programs
- Oversee preparation, slicing, cooking, packaging, and merchandising of deli items following company recipes and standards
- Maintain full, fresh, and visually appealing service case, grab-and-go, and hot case displays
- Manage ordering, inventory, shrink, production logs, and waste reporting
- Build and manage schedules aligned with sales volume and labor targets
- Hire, train, coach, and develop deli associates while promoting teamwork and accountability
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, temperature controls, and regulatory requirements
We are looking for candidates who possess the following:
Soft skills:
- Strong customer-service mindset with a passion for food quality
- Effective leadership, coaching, and communication skills
- Strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Competencies:
- Deli production, food handling, and merchandising execution
- Labor planning, scheduling, and performance management
- Inventory management, ordering, and shrink control
- Food safety, sanitation, and compliance oversight
Knowledge:
- Food safety standards, sanitation practices, and equipment operation
- Deli preparation techniques and merchandising standards
- Store systems, ordering platforms, and basic computer applications
Abilities:
- Ability to review sales, labor, and shrink data to support planning and prioritization
- Ability to train, coach, and develop associates
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in hot and cold temperature environments
- Ability to safely operate slicers, ovens, knives, scales, and cleaning tools
- Travel requirements: None
- Other requirements: Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Associate discounts
- Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
- An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values
A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269(option #4).
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Entry Level Department Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level department manager job?
Focus on experience that shows you can coordinate people and tasks, even in small settings. Internships, team-lead roles in campus organizations, or volunteer coordination work all signal readiness. Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can communicate clearly, stay organized under pressure, and take ownership of outcomes. Tailoring your resume to highlight those moments gives you a real edge over candidates who only list job titles.
Which companies hire entry level department managers?
Companies hiring entry level department managers right now include Safeway, Acme Markets, and H&M, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Retail chains, logistics operators, and multi-unit service businesses tend to hire most actively at this level because they need supervisors who can grow into full department ownership quickly.
Are there remote entry level department manager jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the role. About 0% of entry level department manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options do exist for candidates who need flexibility. Remote postings at this stage often appear in e-commerce operations, customer service departments, and back-office functions where in-person presence is less critical.
Are these new grad department manager jobs?
Yes, many of the roles listed here are new grad friendly, meaning they welcome recent graduates, junior candidates, and applicants with little or no formal management experience. A new grad posting typically signals this by listing zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepting internship or project experience in place of full-time history, or explicitly inviting candidates who have led teams in academic, athletic, or volunteer contexts.
Which industries hire the most entry level department managers?
Entry Level department manager roles concentrate in Retail, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors hire at this level consistently because high employee turnover and rapid growth create a steady need for new supervisors who can be developed into long-term department leaders.