Whole Foods Market

Specialty Associate Team Leader

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• Job ID:
• Date:11/10/2008
• Location:Beverly Hills
• State:California
• Salary:Not Specified   Why?

Job Types:

Assistant Department Manager

Department Experience:

Customer Service

Whole Foods Market is seeking individuals interested in joining store leadership. The Specialty Associate Team Leader position prepares Team Members to be successful leaders at Whole Foods. Candidates must be prepared to think, learn, and contribute all while consistently communicating and modeling the Whole Foods Market vision and goal. Our Specialty Department varies by store, but encompasses Cheese, Wine, Beer, Coffee, Housewares and more!

Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist and support the Specialty Team Leader with all departmental functions.
2. Interview, select, train, evaluate, counsel and terminate Team Members.
3. Follow through on all customer questions and requests.
4. Create a labor schedule to leverage productivity within the needs of the department.
5. Ensure department orders for equipment, supplies and products are timely and accurate.
6. Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
7. Follow established food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures.
8. Maintain accurate retail pricing and signage.
9. Oversee sampling of department products to the customers.
10. Supervise and maintain special order system.
11. Be aware of new products and their placement.
12. Ensure that product is cross-merchandised with other departments.
13. Maintain backstock areas and coolers.
14. Analyze and control product transfers, waste and spoilage.
15. Know and practice proper lifting techniques and safe use of all tools and equipment.
16. Practice proper care and maintenance of all equipment.
17. Report safety violations and hazards immediately; maintain department security.
18. Communicate with Team Members regarding all department operations.
19. Conduct scheduled inventories and submit reports.
20. Maintain a contribution margin equal to or exceeding regional averages.
21. Communicate company goals and information to Team Members.
22. Know product availability, preparation, storage and nutritional aspects.
23. Oversee adjustment of displays according to movement, promotions and profitability.
24. Keep Store Leadership informed of all events that affect the department.
25. Ensure that product mix meets varied customer dietary needs and requests.
26. Participate in regional and national sales promotions.
27. Have a firm understanding of department financials and labor budgets.
28. Accept and process product from Receiver.
29. Schedule and lead department team meetings; attend store and regional meetings.
30. Visit the competition on a regular basis and react to current industry trends.
31. Participate in Kiwi inventories when needed.
32. Perform Team Member duties as required to run the department.
33. Coordinate/supervise Beer, Wine, Cheese, Wares and Specialty products and personnel.
34. Regular attendance is essential.
35. Perform other duties as assigned by Store Leadership/Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
1. A strong desire to become the Specialty Team Leader.
2. Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.
3. Excellent merchandising skills and eye for detail.
4. Must have a current Serv-Safe certificate.
5. Ability to maintain good relationships with vendors and the community.
6. Good communicator and motivator; able to work well with others and convey enthusiasm.
7. Can train and inspire Team Members to excellence in all aspects of the department.
8. Love and knowledge of natural foods.
9. Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
10. Knowledge of basic computer skills.
11. Associate Team Leader experience or equivalent.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the performance of this job. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the team.

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