Bakery Associate Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: New York
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Assists Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Leads and develops Team Members. Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Supports WFM core values and goals, promotes national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and adheres to health and safety regulations. Key responsibilities include:
--- Developing and maintaining creative store layout and product merchandising
--- Working with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets
--- Assisting Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor
--- Demonstrating advanced product knowledge and awareness of new products
--- Maintaining good vendor relationships and ensuring all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing
--- Working with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues
--- Functioning as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader
--- Setting and achieving the highest standards of retail execution
--- Fostering a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
--- Maintaining awareness of customer flows and needs and directing Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers
--- Selecting, training, developing, mentoring, motivating, and counseling Team Members
--- Providing timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
--- Consistently communicating and modeling WFM vision and goals

Key skills and qualifications:
--- High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for products, core values, and company philosophy
--- Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership
--- Desire to coach and mentor others for growth
--- Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills
--- 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 leadership and decision-making ability, ability to prioritize and delegate
--- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications

Requirements:
--- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
--- Ability to lift 50 pounds
--- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day
--- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, East Brunswick , Bakery Associate Team Leader, Hospitality & Tourism , New York, New Jersey