Bakery Team Leader: Lead, Elevate Service & Ops

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 32,511 - 58,548; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Bakery Leader to oversee daily operations, profitability, buying, merchandising and labor.

You will hire, develop and coach team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards across the department. The role requires 24+ months in retail with 12+ months of team leadership, and a commitment to food safety certification. The position emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with vendors, and delivering exceptional in-store

Qualifications

• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.
• Food safety certification; willingness to complete within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for outstanding customer service.
• Builds a positive work environment of teamwork and morale.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
• Monitors and achieves sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintains product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Establishes collaborative working relationships with leaders and vendors.
• Keeps aware of competitors and industry trends.
• Sets high standards of retail execution.
• Directs Team Members to delight customers and respond to needs.
• Trains and counsels Team Members to sustain a high-performance team.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team building

Customer service

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Email/Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P. is seeking a Bakery Leader to oversee daily operations, profitability, buying, merchandising and labor.

You will hire, develop and coach team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards across the department. The role requires 24+ months in retail with 12+ months of team leadership, and a commitment to food safety certification. The position emphasizes strong customer service, collaboration with vendors, and delivering exceptional in-store