Bakery & Deli Team Lead: Inspire Service & Growth

Meijer Inc.; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs

Meijer Rewards

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Bakery Deli Team Leader to plan, direct, and supervise daily operations across bakery, deli, and related areas.

You will mentor staff, ensure friendly service, and uphold company standards with focus on prime hours and presentation. The role requires 2–3 years of retail experience and at least one year of management, strong communication, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in other store areas (meat, bakery, produce, deli) and customer service experience are helpful.
• Ability to communicate clearly and resolve conflicts at root cause.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and analyze financial information for decisions.
• Able to mentor team members and teach suggestive selling.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and supervise team members daily across store departments.
• Mentor and coach staff to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve sales goals.
• Staffing, hiring, and scheduling to meet needs and ensure smooth operations.
• Manage P&L, shrink, and drive store performance while upholding Meijer standards.
• Ensure training completion, safety, and adherence to company policies.

Skills

Retail experience

Management experience

Communication

Conflict resolution

Multitasking

Financial analysis

Coaching/mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meijer Inc. is seeking a Bakery Deli Team Leader to plan, direct, and supervise daily operations across bakery, deli, and related areas.

You will mentor staff, ensure friendly service, and uphold company standards with focus on prime hours and presentation. The role requires 2–3 years of retail experience and at least one year of management, strong communication, conflict resolution, and data-driven decision skills.