Meat Team Leader

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Provides leadership to the Meat team. Responsible for daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, corrective actions and separations. Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly and efficient service to customers and Team Members. Performs duties in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Supports WFM core values and goals, promotes national, regional and store programs and initiatives, and ensures adherence to health and safety regulations.Job 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 and productive working relationships with departmental and store leadership.
• Establishes and maintains positive and productive vendor relationships.
• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers.
• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
• Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards.
• Provides timely, thorough and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.Job Skills:
  • Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
  • Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising and inventory management.
  • Food safety certification.
  • Certified Meat Journeyman or equivalent training.
  • Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and customer relationship skills.
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
  • Thorough product knowledge.
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability and managing inventory.
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills and ability to prioritize and delegate.
  • Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.Experience:
    • 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
      • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
      • In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
      • Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
      • Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
      • Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
      • Exposure to temperatures: 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
      • Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
      • Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks and other heavy machinery.Important Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location and/or needs for the particular position.Compensation: $23.60 - $42.50 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs.EEO: Whole Foods Market is an equal opportunity employer. We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability or any other legally protected characteristic.

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