Meat Team Leader

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

Job Description:

Provides overall leadership to the Meat team. Responsible for daily operations, profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Accountable for Team Member hiring, development, and separations. Ensures a positive company image by providing courteous service to customers and Team Members. Maintains adherence to store Standard Operating Procedures and supports WFM core values and goals. Promotes national, regional, and store programs and initiatives.
Job Responsibilities:

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• Holds Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
  
• Makes hiring and separation decisions.
  
• Monitors and achieves sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
  
• Projects annual sales and expenses and prepares operating budget.
  
• Manages ordering and inventory to achieve targeted profit margin.
  
• Establishes and maintains positive vendor relationships.
  
• Sustains knowledge of competitors and industry trends.
  
• Sets and achieves highest standards of retail execution.
  
• Fosters a positive environment of teamwork and exceptional morale.
  
• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs.
  
• Selects, trains, develops, and motivates Team Members.
  
• Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards.
  
• Provides timely performance evaluations.
  
  Job Skills:
  
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  • Sustains knowledge of competitors and industry trends.
    
  • Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, and inventory management.
    
  • Food safety certification.
    
  • Certified Meat Journeyman or equivalent training.
    
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills.
    
  • Capable of teaching others in a positive manner.
    
  • Thorough product knowledge.
    
  • Advanced knowledge of regulatory policies.
    
  • Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance.
    
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability and leadership skills.
    
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operations-related applications.
    
    Experience:
    
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    • 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.
      
      Physical Requirements:
      
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      • Lifts 50 pounds.
        
      • Standing/walking 6-8 hours in an 8-hour work day.
        
      • Must handle knives and other cutting equipment.
        
      • Ability to work a flexible schedule.
        
      • Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
        
      • Ability to use tools and equipment.
        
        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.

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