Whole Foods Market · 7 hours ago
Specialty Team Leader (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Department Manager)
Bend, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$25.10/hr - $42.50/hr
2+ years expWhole Foods Market is a leading grocery store chain focusing on high-quality natural and organic products. They are seeking a Specialty Team Leader for the Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate Department to provide overall leadership, manage daily operations, and ensure exceptional customer service while developing team members.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageGroceryOrganic FoodRetail
Responsibilities
Holds ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
Defines and develops clear expectations to achieve the highest standards of retail execution
Effectively delegates to and empowers ATLs and Team Members
Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, margin, expense, and labor targets
Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
Ensures products are cross-merchandised in accordance with regional and global guidelines
Ensures adherence to category management schedule and planograms
Ensures nutritional aspects are displayed correctly
Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationship with departmental and store leadership
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Qualification
Required
Provides overall leadership to the Specialty team
Responsible for all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned
Leads and develops Associate Team Leaders and Team Members
Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations
Ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times
All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures
Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions
All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department
Holds ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
Defines and develops clear expectations to achieve the highest standards of retail execution
Effectively delegates to and empowers ATLs and Team Members
Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, margin, expense, and labor targets
Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
Ensures products are cross-merchandised in accordance with regional and global guidelines
Ensures adherence to category management schedule and planograms
Ensures nutritional aspects are displayed correctly
Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationship with departmental and store leadership
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of and ensures compliance with relevant regulatory rules and standards
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards
Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends
Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
Food safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
Thorough product knowledge
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications
24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery
Where applicable, TIPS (Training for Intervention Procedures by Servers of Alcohol) course completion required and must be age 18 years of age or older to serve alcohol
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan benefits
Eligibility for a store discount
Paid time off
Access to other benefit programs
Company
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is a supermarket chain owned by Amazon that exclusively sells natural and organic products. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2017-06-16Acquired
1992-01-23IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Collier
VP Business Development
Christine Sturch
Sr. Principal Director Special Projects Store Design & Development, Whole Foods Market (Global)
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