Deli & Bakery Team Lead — Grow, Mentor & Serve

Meijer, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Store Leader responsible for planning, directing, and supervising day-to-day operations across store departments.

You will mentor staff, drive sales, and ensure exceptional service are delivered to customers and team members. The role requires 2–3 years retail experience with at least 1 year in a management capacity, plus strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of related retail experience.
• 1 year of management experience.
• Rotational assignments in other areas of the store (meat, bakery, produce, deli) helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly to team members and provide direction.
• Ability to resolve conflicts by addressing root causes.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze financial and statistical information for informed decisions.
• Ability to teach suggestive selling.
• Commitment to a safe work environment and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise day-to-day store operations.
• Mentor and coach team members to meet sales and service goals.
• Staffing, selection and hiring to meet coverage needs.
• Document disciplinary actions and recommend terminations as needed.
• Own P&L responsibilities and drive sales while controlling shrink.
• Model fast, friendly customer service and Meijer standards.
• Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in meetings and with staff.
• Ensure staff complete required training and certifications.
• Promote a safe, reliable, and customer-focused store environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Customer service

Problem solving

Financial analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Meijer, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Store Leader responsible for planning, directing, and supervising day-to-day operations across store departments.

You will mentor staff, drive sales, and ensure exceptional service are delivered to customers and team members. The role requires 2–3 years retail experience with at least 1 year in a management capacity, plus strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.