Retail Team Leader — Elevate Service & Store Operations

Gordon Food Service; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits on first day

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing after 90 days

Holidays off

Job summary

Gordon Food Service in Peoria, IL is hiring for a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder). The role emphasizes customer service, merchandise upkeep, and leadership for a store team. You will help with opening/closing, daily operations, and ensuring smooth customer experiences.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and are available for flexible full-time hours including weekends and holidays. We support growth from within and provide a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience with progressively increasing responsibility.
• High School Diploma / Equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the store
• Help complete daily store operations and tasks
• Unload merchandise from deliveries and transfer to stockroom/store
• Maintain merchandise and product rotation with proper food handling
• Provide exceptional customer service and build sales
• Cash handling and deposits; count and prepare registers
• Assist in training and developing the team to improve performance

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Cash handling

Stock management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / Equivalent

Tools

POS system

Walkie lift

Forklift

Job description

Gordon Food Service in Peoria, IL is hiring for a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder). The role emphasizes customer service, merchandise upkeep, and leadership for a store team. You will help with opening/closing, daily operations, and ensuring smooth customer experiences.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of retail experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and are available for flexible full-time hours including weekends and holidays. We support growth from within and provide a robust benefits package.