Job Description
Overall management and supervision of the Bakery Department. Responsible for Team Member hiring, development, and terminations. Also responsible for profitability, expense control, buying/merchandising, regularity compliance, and special projects. Complete accountability for all aspects of department operations.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
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)
Must Have/Be:
1. 2 years relevant experience as a Team Leader, assistant Team Leader, supervisor
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
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