Deli & Bakery Operations Lead

Fresh Thyme Market; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market in Downers Grove is seeking a Coordinator to plan and supervise day-to-day department operations, delivering outstanding customer service while managing the ordering, receiving, stocking, and display of products to maximize profits.

Education: high school diploma; 2–3 years retail experience; 1 year in management; natural foods experience a plus. The role emphasizes training, safety, and leadership with weekly pay and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• One year of management experience.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists in scheduling, staffing selection, and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
• Promotes succession planning by providing career paths and development needs for their department.
• Supports disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
• Achieve sales, labor and margin plans for the department.
• Reviews sales goals, supply costs, stock loss/shrink results and goals.
• Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
• Ensures departments team members are trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed required training.
• Promotes a safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Service

Staffing

Conflict Resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market in Downers Grove is seeking a Coordinator to plan and supervise day-to-day department operations, delivering outstanding customer service while managing the ordering, receiving, stocking, and display of products to maximize profits.

Education: high school diploma; 2–3 years retail experience; 1 year in management; natural foods experience a plus. The role emphasizes training, safety, and leadership with weekly pay and growth opportunities.