Seafood Team Leader: Elevate Service, Profit & Growth

Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Whole Benefits

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market in Westport, CT seeks a seafood team leader to drive daily operations, profitability, and customer service excellence. You will hire, develop, and evaluate team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and store procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of merchandising, inventory management, and vendor relationships, with a focus on teamwork, scheduling, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.
• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership.
• Food safety certification; willing to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions in partnership with Store Leadership.
• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Projects annual sales and expenses and prepares operating budget.
• Manages ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with leadership and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budgeting

Food safety

Merchandising

Team development

Communication

Microsoft Office

Email

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Whole Foods Market in Westport, CT seeks a seafood team leader to drive daily operations, profitability, and customer service excellence. You will hire, develop, and evaluate team members while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and store procedures.

The role requires strong knowledge of merchandising, inventory management, and vendor relationships, with a focus on teamwork, scheduling, and continuous improvement.