Meat Department Associate Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and ambitious Meat Department Associate Team Leader to join our team at Whole Foods Market. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong passion for delivering exceptional customer service, leading by example, and driving sales growth.Key Responsibilities
  • Customer Service: Provide outstanding customer service, ensuring that customers have an exceptional shopping experience.
  • Team Leadership: Lead and develop a high-performing team, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
  • Sales and Inventory: Work closely with the team to achieve sales targets, manage inventory, and maintain stock levels.
  • Operations: Assist the team leader in analyzing sales reports, labor, and expenses, and contribute to the development of annual sales and expense projections.
  • Mentorship and Training: Select, train, develop, and mentor team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and growth.
  • Store Standards: Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing team members as necessary to ensure a seamless shopping experience.
  • Store Safety and Security: Communicate and maintain team member safety and security standards, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Performance Evaluations: Conduct timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations, contributing to the growth and development of team members.Requirements
    • 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.
    • High energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
    • Extensive knowledge of meat products and a growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
    • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
    • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
    • 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.Working Conditions
      • 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: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
      • Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
      • 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.Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment.

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