Bakery Team Leader & Growth Coach

Jobtome; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic Team Member Leader focused on delivering exceptional customer service and leading front-line teams. You will support daily operations, optimize store layout, and drive profitability while maintaining strong vendor relationships and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will lead by example, train and mentor Team Members, and ensure high performance through coaching, feedback, and timely evaluations in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented with a strong people focus.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members.
• Solid understanding of store operations, regulatory requirements, and safety policies.

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 vendor relationships and ensures paperwork for vendor processing.
• Collaborates with Team Leader to resolve team concerns.
• Acts as point person in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment and teamwork.
• Monitors customer flows and directs staff to meet customer needs.

Skills

High energy

Growth mindset

Coaching & mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Teaching others

Product knowledge

Regulatory & safety knowledge

Financial performance analysis

Leadership

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic Team Member Leader focused on delivering exceptional customer service and leading front-line teams. You will support daily operations, optimize store layout, and drive profitability while maintaining strong vendor relationships and compliance with health and safety standards.

You will lead by example, train and mentor Team Members, and ensure high performance through coaching, feedback, and timely evaluations in a fast-paced retail environment.