Prepared Foods Team Leader

Reports to Store Team Leader and to Associate Store Team Leader, provides overall management and supervision of the Prepared Foods Department. Responsible for Team Member hiring, development, and terminations. Also responsible for profitability, expense control, buying/merchandising, regularity compliance, and special projects as assigned. Complete accountability for all aspects of department operations. 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. 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. MERCHANDISING/MARKETING MANAGEMENT Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising in support of regional and national vision 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. MANAGEMENT REPORTING Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual and “ad hoc” management reports. 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), H.A.A.C.C.P. Guidelines and flow charts
REQUIREMENTS
1. 2 years relevant experience as a Team Leader, assistant Team Leader, supervisor or buyer. 2. Thorough knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management. 3. Excellent verbal and written communication. 4. Strong organizational skills. 5. Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies and standards 6. Computer skills If this position interests you please send an application for open employment (WFM Only), resume and cover letter stating how and why you are qualified to [Click here for email] or For specific questions internal candidates can contact: Bruce Cancilla