Prepared Foods Team Leader - Deli Dept Manager

Whole Foods Market; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness support

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in McLean, VA seeks an experienced leader to oversee Prepared Foods operations, focusing on profitability, compliance, and exceptional customer service. You will hire, develop, and manage Team Members while driving merchandise quality and a superior shopping experience.

The role demands strong leadership, food-safety discipline, and ability to optimize labor and costs. Prior retail leadership and knowledge of grocery operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving sales targets.
• Strong merchandising and inventory management knowledge.
• Food safety certification or commitment to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Builds a positive work environment of teamwork and morale.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
• Accounts for sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Maintains product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Collaborates with department leaders and vendors.
• Stays aware of competitors and industry trends.
• Sets high standards of retail execution.
• Directs Team Members to delight customers.
• Trains and mentors Team Members to sustain performance.
• Provides timely performance evaluations.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

People management

Merchandising

Food safety certification

Interpersonal skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial awareness

Email proficient

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Whole Foods Market in McLean, VA seeks an experienced leader to oversee Prepared Foods operations, focusing on profitability, compliance, and exceptional customer service. You will hire, develop, and manage Team Members while driving merchandise quality and a superior shopping experience.

The role demands strong leadership, food-safety discipline, and ability to optimize labor and costs. Prior retail leadership and knowledge of grocery operations are essential.