H-1B Visa Deli Manager Jobs
Deli Manager jobs that sponsor H-1B visas are structured around degree-level responsibilities in food service operations, procurement, or business management. Sponsoring employers build these roles to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards, filing an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition before your start date.
Find H-1B Visa Deli Manager JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 22+ Deli Manager jobs
See all Deli Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Deli Manager roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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).
INTRODUCTION
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
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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).
See all H-1B Visa Deli Manager Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new H-1B Visa Deli Manager Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Deli Manager
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
USCIS requires that a Deli Manager role demand at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Gather transcripts and a credential evaluation showing your degree aligns with food science, hospitality management, or business operations before approaching employers.
Target employers with multi-unit deli operations
Grocery chains and food service companies with multiple locations are more likely to have HR infrastructure for H-1B sponsorship. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so employers already running multi-location filings handle this paperwork more efficiently.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 11-9051 for your target city before accepting an offer, so you know the wage floor the LCA must certify.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Not every food service employer has filed an H-1B LCA for a Deli Manager role. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified DOL filing history for this occupation, so you're targeting companies that have actually sponsored the position, not ones that might.
Get your I-129 petition filed with premium processing
If your start date is time-sensitive, ask your employer to request USCIS premium processing when filing the I-129 petition. Standard processing can run several months, while premium processing typically delivers a decision within 15 business days.
Prepare a job duties letter that maps to O*NET
Employers strengthen an H-1B petition by providing a duties letter tied to the O*NET profile for Food Service Managers, emphasizing degree-level tasks like budgeting, vendor negotiations, and compliance oversight rather than counter or prep work.
H-1B Visa Deli Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deli Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Not automatically. A standard deli or counter manager position does not require a bachelor's degree by default, so it does not meet the USCIS specialty occupation definition on its own. Sponsoring employers restructure the role around degree-level responsibilities such as procurement analysis, food safety compliance management, or multi-unit P&L oversight, then document that the position genuinely requires that degree in a related field like food science, hospitality management, or business administration.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for Deli Manager positions?
Large grocery retailers, food service management companies, and specialty food chains with established HR and legal teams are most likely to sponsor. Smaller independent delis rarely have the infrastructure for H-1B filings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application history for this occupation, which is the most direct way to identify who has actually filed rather than who might consider it.
How long does H-1B status last for a Deli Manager job?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years, with one extension available bringing the total to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved or pending employment-based immigrant petition. Your employer must maintain a certified LCA for each worksite where you work, and any location change requires a new LCA before you begin work there.
What documents should I have ready before an employer starts the H-1B process?
You'll need a foreign credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a related field, official transcripts, your passport, any prior visa documents, and a detailed resume emphasizing degree-level management duties. The employer's immigration attorney will also need a job duties letter and your work history to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
What is an LCA and why does it matter for my H-1B sponsorship?
A Labor Condition Application is a DOL certification that your employer must obtain before USCIS will approve your H-1B petition. It certifies that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your role and location, and that hiring you won't negatively affect working conditions for U.S. workers. Each physical worksite requires its own certified LCA, and the LCA must be posted at the worksite for ten consecutive business days.