Associate Store Team Leader - Austin metro

Whole Foods Market; Bee Cave (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness programs

Team member perks

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Bee Cave seeks a Store Team Leader successor to assist in all store operations and to guide Team Leaders in profitability, inventory, labor, and compliance. This role emphasizes leadership, customer service, and high‑quality store execution.

The ideal candidate will mentor Team Members, ensure standards are met, and help manage scheduling and expenses while delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to build and lead teams.
• Experience in store operations including inventory and merchandising.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in operations including inventory and safety.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service.
• Train, develop, mentor, and motivate Team Members to build a high‑performing team.
• Communicate regional and store programs and standards to teams.
• Inspect the store regularly for compliance with programs and standards.
• Review scheduling and expenses to keep teams within budget.
• Address customer concerns as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Team Building

Delegation

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Support the Store Team Leader in all aspects of store operations. Provide guidance to Team Leaders in team operations including profitability, expense control, inventory control, buying, merchandising, labor and regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.
• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to multi-task, show excellent follow-through and see the big picture
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills
• Basic computer skills
• High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

Desired Work Experiences

• 2+ years of experience in a Leadership role
• Customer Service Focus
• Team Building
• Employee Relations
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control)
• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising)
• Managing P&L

The wage range for this position is $0.00-$0.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal).

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.