Bakery Team Leader: Coaching, Merchandising, Growth

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness

Financial wellness

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a capable Team Leader to assist with daily operations, driving profitability, merchandising, and staff development. You will lead Team Members, ensure safety and compliance, and promote store programs while delivering courteous and efficient service to customers.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance evaluations, and maintaining high morale. A strong background in retail leadership and customer-focused service is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for retail teams.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of store operations, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to analyze sales and labor data and adjust plans accordingly.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard retail applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports and labor.
• Demonstrates advanced product knowledge and develops / maintains awareness of new products.
• Maintains good vendor relationships, develops new vendor relations, and ensures all paperwork is properly submitted for vendor processing.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

Interpersonal skills

Product knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Seattle is seeking a capable Team Leader to assist with daily operations, driving profitability, merchandising, and staff development. You will lead Team Members, ensure safety and compliance, and promote store programs while delivering courteous and efficient service to customers.

The role emphasizes coaching, performance evaluations, and maintaining high morale. A strong background in retail leadership and customer-focused service is essential for success in this position.