Bakery Team Leader: Merchandising & Growth

Whole Foods Market, Inc; Huntington Station (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Huntington Station, NY seeks a motivated Team Member Leader to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional customer service. You will lead, train, and mentor Team Members while maintaining standards and safety compliance.

The role focuses on merchandising, labor management, and contributing to store programs and health regulations. Flexible scheduling, extensive product knowledge, and strong teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience
• 6+ months supervisory experience
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours
• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals
• Exposure to temperatures: <32°F and 32-40°F and >90°F

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 and ensures paperwork is submitted for vendor processing.
• Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Functions as point person and departmental lead in absence of Team Leader.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork, mutual respect, and morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and directs Team Members to delight customers.

Skills

High energy

Growth mindset

Coach and mentor

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Product knowledge

Regulatory & safety knowledge

Financial literacy

Email & Office tools

Decision making

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Huntington Station, NY seeks a motivated Team Member Leader to assist the Team Leader in daily operations, drive profitability, and ensure exceptional customer service. You will lead, train, and mentor Team Members while maintaining standards and safety compliance.

The role focuses on merchandising, labor management, and contributing to store programs and health regulations. Flexible scheduling, extensive product knowledge, and strong teamwork are essential.