Delicatessen Assistant

DELICATESSEN ASSISTANT – JOIN LINA STORES MANCHESTER!

Calling all experienced, skilled, and passionate Delicatessen Assistants looking for a rewarding hospitality career! Lina Stores Manchester is hiring for our Delicatessen team.

Ranked in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, Lina Stores is one of the UK’s most iconic Italian delicatessen and restaurant brands.

First opened in 1944, Lina Stores celebrates Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality, serving fresh handmade pasta, Italian meats, cheeses, antipasti, and specialty products imported directly from Italy. Whether guests dine in, shop in our deli, or order online, we deliver the very best of Italy in every experience. Behind the scenes, our Lina Cucina in Peckham crafts and develops our high-quality Italian recipes.

At Lina Stores, we believe in Hospitality  a Delicatessen Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering warm, generous, and knowledgeable service to every guest.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving coffee, food, and deli products
• Selling retail items and sharing product knowledge with customers
• Supporting food preparation and presentation
• Maintaining outstanding deli displays and counter presentation
• Assisting with stock control and deliveries
• Upholding food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
• Working across a rota including early, late, and weekend shifts

You will champion our values of Generosity, Empathy, Community, Heritage, Authenticity, and Quality, while benefiting from continuous training and development opportunities.

• Experience in a deli, café, restaurant, or retail food environment
• Passion for Italian food and hospitality
• Confident communicator with fluent English
• Friendly, customer-focused, and naturally welcoming
• Ability to multitask and stay calm in a fast-paced environment
• Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
• Kitchen or food preparation experience is a plus
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and safety standards
• Flexible availability to work mixed shifts, including weekends

• Be part of a passionate and supportive team
• Work with one of the UK’s most respected hospitality brands
• 24/7 GP and prescription access
• Up to 30% discount across our restaurants, bars, and delicatessens
• Daily coffee allowance and staff meals on shift
• Clear training and career development pathways
• Wagestream financial flexibility
• Cycle to work scheme
• Hospitality Rewards App
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Employee & Leader of the Quarter awards
• Staff parties and team events

If you’re an experienced Delicatessen Assistant looking to grow your career in hospitality and deliver outstanding guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you.