Whole Foods Market – 3.7 Looking For Grocery Associate Team Leader at Laguna Niguel, CA Full Time

Job Description Summary

Assist the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Lead and develop Team Members.

• Responsibilities

Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
Partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
Model and deliver outstanding customer service.
Follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed.
Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.
Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising.
Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.
Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory
Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

Grocery / Retail
1+ year of Leadership experience
Customer Service Focus
Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
Team Oriented

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.05 – $33.20 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location