Lead, Produce & Guest Experience

Metropolitan Market; Sammamish (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Market is seeking a Produce Team Leader to oversee product management, food safety, merchandising, and guest service in the Produce Department. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, vendor relations, and staff development, with a focus on quality and profitability.

You will lead the department to maintain high product standards, coordinate with other stores, train team members, and promote department goals through effective displays and signage. Strong leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years retail produce experience required.
• Two years supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of food safety/HACCP and Department of Health guidelines.
• Strong merchandising and display skills; comfortable with product descriptions and signage.
• Proven ability to manage labor, costs, and guest service to meet store goals.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Produce Department operations to meet sales and profit goals.
• Manage staffing, schedules, and training for team members.
• Oversee product displays, inventory, ordering, and vendor relations.
• Ensure food safety, sanitary standards, and quality control across the department.
• Provide education to guests and team members on products and meal solutions.
• Collaborate with Store Director and Produce Coordinator on cost and pricing strategies.

Skills

Produce knowledge

Supervisory experience

Inventory control

Food safety HACCP

Vendor relations

Merchandising

Team development

Customer service

Tools

Lotus Notes

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Metropolitan Market is seeking a Produce Team Leader to oversee product management, food safety, merchandising, and guest service in the Produce Department. The role includes budgeting, scheduling, vendor relations, and staff development, with a focus on quality and profitability.

You will lead the department to maintain high product standards, coordinate with other stores, train team members, and promote department goals through effective displays and signage. Strong leadership is required.