Deli Lead

Job Title and Company

Deli Lead Full Time at BJ's Wholesale Club

Location: Delaware, OH

Employment Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 01/09/2026

Job Categories: Retail/Wholesale

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Free BJ's Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Flexible and Affordable
  
  Health Benefits:
  
  Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ's common stock at a 15% discount.

The Deli Lead is responsible for overseeing deli operations, ensuring adherence to company policies, maintaining product quality and freshness, and optimizing inventory management. This role ensures compliance with food safety standards, proper product handling, and merchandising execution to drive operational excellence. The Deli Lead does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but plays a critical role in supporting business performance and enhancing the Member experience.

A valid Serv Safe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. BJ's covers any applicable cost associated and training.

• Live our values:
  Demonstrate inclusive behavior, make ethical choices, and approach your work with a positive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Create a safe and collaborative environment:
  Foster open communication and trust.
• Celebrate team members:
  Acknowledge others contributions, support team success, and help create a positive, encouraging work environment.

• Guarantee service excellence:
  Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and are consistently reinforcing key service behaviors:
  Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA);
  Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST) across all areas of the club.
• Create a positive experience:
  Engage with Members in a friendly and helpful manner to contribute to a premium shopping experience.
• Respond to Member needs:
  Address Member questions or concerns promptly and elevate unresolved issues to a supervisor when necessary.

• Maintain Club Standards:
  Consistently Delivering GOLD Standards in your club.
• Contribute to club goals:
  Perform daily responsibilities with accuracy and consistency to support improvement in key performance areas and help the club meet or exceed targets.

• Cost Discipline:
  Use supplies responsibly and follow scheduling expectations to help the club stay within labor and supply goals.
• Support Performance and Profitability:
  Complete tasks efficiently and accurately and follow best practices to help drive strong club results.
• Understand the Business:
  Learn how your role impacts key club metrics and contribute to overall department performance through consistent execution.

• Lead Deli Department Operations:
  Maintain and execute deli operational standards, ensuring efficient production and high-quality prepared foods.
• Manage Inventory Proactively:
  Ensure proper product availability by monitoring inventory levels and executing timely replenishment to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Demonstrates Full Proficiency:
  Execute operational functions of the department, including the ability to slice, prepare, and merchandise deli products to company standards.
• Accurate Item Labeling:
  Ensure all items are accurately priced, labeled, and in compliance with company policies.
• Analyze Production and Sales:
  Track and analyze sales, waste, and shrink data to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reduction.
• Sanitation and Safety Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, including cold chain procedures and Serv Safe guidelines, while maintaining the cleanliness and proper functioning of deli equipment such as slicers, ovens, and refrigeration units.
• Report Operational Concerns:
  Escalate operational concerns, such as equipment malfunctions, stock shortages, or food safety risks, to management as necessary.
• Execute proper product rotation:
  Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation procedures to reduce waste and maintain optimal product quality.
• Conduct quality and date checks:
  Regularly inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing any damaged or outdated items to uphold food safety standards.
• Seasonal Promotion Execution:
  Execute seasonal promotions, merchandising initiatives, and special event…