- Lead and oversee daily operations of a high-volume deli department while maintaining a positive, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Supervise, coach, train, and develop associates with varying levels of experience and skill.
- Create schedules and coordinate staffing to ensure department needs are met while maintaining efficiency and productivity.
- Trained new and existing associates on company procedures, food safety, customer service, and operational standards to enhance team competency.
- Build strong relationships with customers and consistently create personalized experiences that encourage customer loyalty.
- Known for going above and beyond to make customers feel welcomed, valued, and appreciated.
- Successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities, staffing needs, procedures, and company expectations.
- Identified problems and developed practical solutions that improved efficiency and reduced waste in department operations.
- Communicate effectively with associates, management, customers, and other departments.
- Provide coaching and constructive feedback while encouraging associates to grow and succeed.
- Created a positive workplace culture by supporting team members and recognizing individual strengths, fostering collaboration and morale.
- Frequently take initiative to assist other departments and contribute to the overall success of the store.
- Have experience managing the store in the absence of store leadership and making decisions to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Demonstrate strong organizational and time-management skills while balancing staffing, production, inventory, customer service, and administrative responsibilities.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
Focused on community engagement initiatives to build relationships with local families.
- Created opportunities for children and families to become involved in the store and feel connected to their community.
- Facilitated Girl Scout and childcare center tours throughout the store.
- Developed interactive scavenger-hunt activities to make educational store visits fun and engaging for children.
- Built lasting relationships with customers by remembering individual preferences and creating personalized experiences.
- Consistently look for opportunities to help others and make a positive impact within the community.
- Recognize the importance of making people feel seen, welcomed, respected, and valued.
- TECHNOLOGY & WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and common computer-based business applications.
- Experienced with Publix proprietary systems, including OASIS, used to create and manage schedules for 50+ associates while balancing staffing needs, availability, and business demands.
- Experienced using Passport, Publix’s internal communication and information platform, to access company resources, communicate important information, and stay informed on operational updates.
- Comfortable learning and adapting to new software, technology, and company-specific systems.
- Utilize technology to organize information, communicate effectively, manage staffing needs, and support daily business operations.