Store Operations & Team Leadership Associate

Whole Foods Market; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 84,240 - 109,990; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whole Benefits

Store discount

Paid time off

Health & wellness programs

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Store Team Leader-support role to help manage store operations, profitability, and compliance. You will guide Team Leaders in operations, merchandising, and regulatory adherence while maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will coach and mentor Team Members, uphold programs, monitor scheduling and expenses, and ensure the store stays within budget. This role requires leadership experience and a customer-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a Leadership role.
• Customer Service Focus.
• Team Building.
• Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control).
• Marketing (Pricing, Merchandising).
• Managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Team Leader in all areas of operations including inventory, safety, merchandising, financial and physical plant issues.
• Maintain outstanding retail execution and customer service in the store.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Uphold and communicate regional and store programs and standards to Team Leaders and Team Members.
• Regularly inspect the store to ensure compliance with all programs, rules and standards.
• Review and monitor scheduling, purchases, and other expenses to ensure teams and the store are within budget.
• Address customer concerns when necessary.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Prioritize and delegate

Multi-tasking and follow-through

Leadership and team building

Basic computer skills

High energy and product affinity

Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/hol

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Store Team Leader-support role to help manage store operations, profitability, and compliance. You will guide Team Leaders in operations, merchandising, and regulatory adherence while maintaining exceptional customer service.

You will coach and mentor Team Members, uphold programs, monitor scheduling and expenses, and ensure the store stays within budget. This role requires leadership experience and a customer-focused mindset.