Meat Team Leader

Summary: Responsible for overall management and supervision of the Meat department as well as hiring, development and terminations of TMs. Also responsible for profitability, expense control, buying/merchandising, regularity compliance, and special projects as assigned. Excellent retailing & meat cutting skills, knowledge of the community, customer service, merchandising and Human Resources are necessary for the Team Leader. Will Do: 1. TEAM MEMBER DEVELOPMENT Consistently, communicate and model Whole Foods vision and goal. Interview, select, train, develop, and counseling Team Members in a manner, which builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turn over. Make hiring and termination decisions with guidance of Store Team Leader. Establish and maintain a positive work environment. 2. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Manage inventory to achieve targeted gross profit margin. Manage the ordering process to meet Whole Foods Market quality standards, maintain competitive pricing and achieve targeted sales. Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships. 3. MERCHANDISING/MARKETING MANAGEMENT Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising in support of regional and national vision 4. COMMUNICATION Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with Team Leader, STL, Regional Team, Team Leaders, and all Team Members. Model and cultivate effective inter-department and inter-store communication. 5. MANAGEMENT REPORTING Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual and “ad hoc” management reports. 6. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Maintain comprehensive knowledge of, and ensure compliance with relevant regularity rules and standards, including: OSHA, Department of Labor, Health and Sanitation, FDA, Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
REQUIREMENTS
1. 2 years relevant experience as a Team Leader or industry equivalent 2. Thorough knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management 3. Excellent verbal and written communication 4. Strong organizational skills 5. Complete Meat cutting skills with ability to teach others 6. Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies and standards 7. Support Store Team Leader and Associate Store Team Leaders and Coordinator 8. Work harmoniously with all teams and Team Leaders 9. Capable of hiring, developing and terminating Team Members