Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) - San Francisco Metro

Whole Foods Market; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Wellness programs

Career learning & development

20% team member discount

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) to complete a structured leadership training program preparing them to assume the Associate Store Team Leader role. The CDASTL will support store leadership in overseeing daily operations and merchandising processes.

The position offers a wage range of $26.10–$43.07 per hour, commensurate with experience, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision, life insurance,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in retail, culinary, hospitality, or a related industry.
• High-performing manager or team leader experience, preferably in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to drive results; support TMs and TLs to achieve the highest standards.
• Well-rounded knowledge and application of merchandising and retail expectations.
• Critical thinking with a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear, and convey enthusiasm.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Well organized with excellent follow-through.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all operations-related applications.
• High integrity, transparency, and authenticity.
• Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies, procedures, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and merchandising processes.
• Oversee processes, programs, and initiatives, including merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training, and communications.
• Supervise daily operations and provide daily feedback to store leaders and teams regarding retail plan execution—including sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
• Drive decision-making and team focus through a solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
• Drive exceptional customer service and maintain excellent community relations.
• Analyze, compile, and complete necessary financial reports.
• Build strong and supportive relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships between various WFM departments, operations, and functions.
• Work with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of operations priorities, objectives, and anticipated outcomes, and share recommendations and insights with appropriate leaders.
• Achieve and maintain comprehensive knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment law, health & safety, food hygiene, and weights and measures.
• Understand, communicate, and lead upon WFM core values, leadership principles, and the declaration of interdependence.
• Know, communicate, and support WFM values in action. Achieve and maintain comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.).

Skills

Leadership

Result-driven

Merchandising

Critical thinking

Communication

Training ability

Delegation

Organized

Microsoft Office

Integrity

Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager). The CDASTL is responsible for completing a structured leadership training program that prepares them to become an Associate Store Team Leader. In this role, the CDASTL supports store leadership in overseeing the daily operations of the store.

Wage range for this position is $26.10–$43.07 per hour, commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, 401(k), wellness programs, career learning & development, and a 20% team member discount.

Program Requirements

• Engage fully with all aspects of the CDASTL training program, including weekly assignments, the operational learning path, peer cohort discussions, STL mentor discussions, team immersions, regional leadership meetings, in‑person or virtual trainings, and a capstone project.
• Partner with the STL mentor to create a personal growth plan and capstone project roadmap.
• Complete all curriculum assignments and the capstone project on time to remain on track and graduate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and merchandising processes.
• Oversee processes, programs, and initiatives, including merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training, and communications.
• Supervise daily operations and provide daily feedback to store leaders and teams regarding retail plan execution—including sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing, and promotions.
• Drive decision‑making and team focus through a solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
• Drive exceptional customer service and maintain excellent community relations.
• Analyze, compile, and complete necessary financial reports.
• Build strong and supportive relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationships between various WFM departments, operations, and functions.
• Work with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of operations priorities, objectives, and anticipated outcomes, and share recommendations and insights with appropriate leaders.
• Achieve and maintain comprehensive knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment law, health & safety, food hygiene, and weights and measures.
• Understand, communicate, and lead upon WFM core values, leadership principles, and the declaration of interdependence.
• Know, communicate, and support WFM values in action. Achieve and maintain comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in a leadership role in retail, culinary, hospitality, or a related industry.
• High‑performing manager or team leader experience, preferably in retail or hospitality.
• Ability to drive results; support TMs and TLs to achieve the highest standards.
• Well‑rounded knowledge and application of merchandising and retail expectations.
• Critical thinking with a creative approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Strong communicator; ability to be precise, clear, and convey enthusiasm.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Well organized with excellent follow‑through.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and all operations‑related applications.
• High integrity, transparency, and authenticity.
• Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies, procedures, and processes.

Desired Experience

• Customer service focus.
• Team building.
• Employee relations.
• Store operations (inventory, labor management, cost control).
• Marketing (pricing, merchandising).

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. Other duties not listed may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations of the team.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position and business needs.