Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Whole Foods Market; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Bakery Associate Team Leader to assist in daily operations and lead a team in delivering exceptional service. The role involves managing profitability, training team members, and ensuring compliance with store standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for products, strong leadership skills, and retail experience. Join a company that values its employees and offers comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Store discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of retail Team Member experience.
• 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in daily operations and profitability.
• Lead and develop Team Members to ensure excellent service.
• Analyze sales reports and maintain vendor relationships.

Skills

Energetic

Excellent interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Bakery Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

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This range is provided by Whole Foods Market. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.05/hr - $35.00/hr

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Team Leader in daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects.
• Lead and develop Team Members, ensuring courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members.
• Support adherence to store SOPs and promote WFM core values and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain store layout and product merchandising.
• Achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets in collaboration with the Team Leader.
• Analyze sales reports and labor data.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure proper paperwork submission.
• Act as department point person in absence of the Team Leader.
• Foster a positive team environment and high morale.
• Respond promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Train, mentor, motivate, and evaluate Team Members.
• Model WFM vision and goals through communication and actions.

Job Skills

• Energetic, enthusiastic, with a passion for our products and values.
• Growth mindset and desire for greater responsibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team-building, and customer service skills.
• Thorough product knowledge and understanding of safety policies.
• Financial acumen with proficiency in math, inventory management, and profitability assessment.
• Leadership skills with decision-making and delegation abilities.
• Proficiency in email, Microsoft Office, and operations software.

Experience

• At least 18 months of retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Stand/walk 6-8 hours in an 8-hour shift.
• Use of hands for grasping, manipulation, pushing, and pulling.
• Work involves bending, twisting, squatting, reaching.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and temperature variations.
• Work in wet/dry conditions, flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Operate tools and equipment like knives, pallet jacks, ladders.

This document summarizes essential responsibilities and is not exhaustive. Duties may evolve based on business needs and individual performance. Promotion considerations depend on performance, business needs, and qualifications.

Wage range: $20.05 - $27.53/hour, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits" including health insurance, retirement, store discounts, paid time off, and other benefits, subject to plan terms.