Grocery Operations Lead: Grow Teams, Drive Sales

Whole Foods Market; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Columbus, OH is seeking a Grocery Leader to provide overall leadership to the department and manage daily operations, profitability, buying, merchandising, labor, and compliance. You will hire and develop team members and ensure a positive store image through courteous service.

This role emphasizes maximizing sales, maintaining inventory, fostering teamwork, and ensuring Food Safety and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail setting.

Qualifications

• Retail leadership with accountability for profitability and daily operations.
• Food safety certification required; willingness to complete certification within 6 months.
• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Builds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with department leaders and vendors.
• Sustains knowledge of competitors and industry trends.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Directs Team Members to meet customer needs and satisfaction.
• Mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members to sustain a high‑performance team.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Merchandising knowledge

Food safety certification

Microsoft Office proficiency

Inventory management

Financial performance analysis

Hiring / interviewing

Tools

Electric pallet jacks

Pallet jack operation

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Columbus, OH is seeking a Grocery Leader to provide overall leadership to the department and manage daily operations, profitability, buying, merchandising, labor, and compliance. You will hire and develop team members and ensure a positive store image through courteous service.

This role emphasizes maximizing sales, maintaining inventory, fostering teamwork, and ensuring Food Safety and adherence to company standards in a fast-paced retail setting.