We’ve Been Doing This Since 1947. 

Opa’s Smoked Meats in Fredericksburg, Texas has been handcrafting Old World German-style sausages and slow-smoked meats in the Texas Hill Country for over 78 years. Attached to our production facility, Opa’s Deli & Market is where the brand comes to life for our customers. It’s a full-service deli, specialty food market, and gift shop, and visitors come from across the country to experience it. The team behind our counter is a big part of why they remember us.

This role is based entirely within the Deli & Market. You will be the face of the brand, working with our finished-smoked products alongside other fresh and prepared foods to deliver an experience that reflects 78 years of craftsmanship.

We’re looking for a full-time Deli & Charcuterie Specialist who takes real pride in food, presentation, and professionalism. This is a hands-on role working directly with premium smoked meats, raw product, charcuterie board builds, deli production, and guest service.

• Handling and preparing raw meats and smoked products safely and with care
• Building premium charcuterie boards with an eye for detail, balance, and presentation
• Preparing deli sandwiches and contributing to daily food production
• Stocking and rotating inventory using FIFO standards
• Conducting accurate inventory counts and maintaining product integrity
• Receiving vendor deliveries and verifying product accuracy and quality
• Keeping your workspace clean, organized and sanitary, without being asked
• Following all applicable health code and food safety regulations
• Delivering professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely warm customer service

• Previous food industry experience required. Deli, restaurant, butcher, catering, or kitchen background preferred
• Comfortable and confident working with raw meats
• Solid understanding of food safety practices and health code standards
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-quality environment
• Strong work ethic with sharp attention to detail
• Reliable transportation and consistent punctuality. every shift, every time
• Ability to commit to a schedule prepared one month in advance (emergencies understood; habits are not)
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong guest awareness

This is not an entry-level position. We hold ourselves to a high standard at Opa’s, and we need someone who holds themselves to one too.

This is a full-time role with consistent, predictable scheduling. Our schedule is built one month out so you can plan your life. We ask the same in return — show up, be present, and be someone your teammates can count on.

• Full-time, stable employment with a well-established and respected brand
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance and IRA matching
• Consistent, predictable scheduling
• A team that takes pride in what they do
• Real opportunity to grow within a company that’s been here since 1947, and isn’t slowing down

This role isn’t for everyone, and that’s intentional. We’re looking for someone who finds satisfaction in doing things right the first time, takes ownership of their workspace, and understands that the experience a customer has at our counter reflects everything we’ve built over nearly eight decades. If that resonates with you, we’d like to meet you.

Apply today and become part of the Opa’s story.