Grocery Department Team Leader - Earth Fare Roanoke

Earth Fare, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (

401k and Retirement Planning

Paid Time Off

Store Discount and bar/salad bar perks

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Earth Fare, Inc. seeks a Team Leader to manage Grocery, Frozen, Dairy and Bulk departments, driving sales, controlling shrink, and meeting financial goals while mentoring Team Members. You will train staff, maintain safety standards, and uphold Earth Fare's mission and merchandising guidelines.

The role emphasizes customer service, team development, and adherence to SOPs. Expect opportunities for growth within a supportive environment and a focus on a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of produce industry trends and dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, etc.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage of organic products.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook; able to learn Falcon scanner.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; reviewing daily/weekly sales and shrink reports.
• Interviews, trains, and supports Team Members to develop new leaders.
• Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of the department.

Skills

Produce industry trends

Food safety & sanitation

Customer service focus

Excel & Outlook proficiency

Team leadership

Learning Falcon scanner

Education

OSHA ServSafe Certification

Tools

Falcon hand-held scanner

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Earth Fare Team LeadersAt Earth Fare Our Team Leaders are managers who are responsible for modeling Earth Fares Mission, Conviction and Purpose, while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to the departments standard operating procedures; meeting and exceeding financial goals including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor and department over-head. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.Grocery Team LeaderContributionsTraining and Development: Communicates the Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals to Team Members, with strong emphasis on customer service, safety, and sanitation. Interviews, selects, trains, and supports Team Members with the goal of developing new leaders in the Grocery, Frozen Food, Dairy, and Bulk Departments. Maintains a positive and professional work environment. Clearly defines and communicates expectations to Team Members. Continues to take the initiative to perfect craft through individual training and development.Operational Tasks: Ordering and receiving deliveries; scheduling; checking daily and weekly sales and movement reports, shrink reports, emails, and responding accordingly; conducting monthly department inventory. Continually finds ways to reduce expenses.Merchandising: Develops and maintains an attractive sales floor by implementing Earth Fare merchandising guidelines.Department Conditions: Maintains cleanliness, sanitation, and overall organization of the department including all fixtures, storage, work stations, freezers, and coolers.Required Knowledge and ExperienceKnowledge of produce industry trends, as well as common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, etc.Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage and display of organic products.Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Excel and Outlook. Ability to learn and use a Falcon hand-held computer scanner.Proven success managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and total overhead of a department in a similar environment required.Two to three years minimum experience working with produce and natural or organic products.Perishable experience and OSHA ServSafe Certification preferred.Environmental Conditions & Physical DemandsMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be able to bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and squatMust be able to push, pull, and maneuver heavy loadsWorks in a fast-paced environment with a focus on customer serviceMay work in environments of extreme cold and extreme heat for short periods of timeMay travel periodically for meetingsMust be able to stand and be on one's feet during the workdayWhy Work for Earth Fare?Great BenefitsHealth, Vision, and Dental Insurance for full-time employees401k and Retirement PlanningPaid Time Off20% Store Discount and discounted hot bar and salad barFlexible SchedulingSupportive Working EnvironmentOur Team Members and Leadership work together to co-create a working environment where each person’s unique traits and talents are valued. We believe that every person’s role is important and that clear communication and respect for one another are paramount to shaping our experience at work each day.Opportunities for GrowthEmpowering and developing our Team Members is integral to our company values. We ensure that each person has the support, tools, and knowledge to master their current roles. We encourage our Team Members to express interest in learning new skills and pursuing opportunities for advancement.Community RelationshipsWe encourage our Team Members to cultivate community relationships that will positively impact our neighbors, partners, and the environment. We do this through a conscious effort to partner with outside organizations and host supportive community events.