Meat Associate Team Leader (Assistant Manager)

Job DescriptionAre you a skilled retail or grocery professional ready to take your career to the next level? Are you the "go to" Leader of your peers even if you don't yet have "Manager" in your job title? Do you inspire others to achieve retail and operations excellence at all levels? If so, this is your path to an outstanding career with Whole Foods Market! We are seeking talented retail, grocery, and culinary professionals for our fast track, 12-week Assistant Manager in Training program. This program is designed to prepare talented grocery and retail professionals for Assistant Team Leader positions within the Maryland, Washington D.C. metro & Northern Virginia locations* of Whole Foods Market. This fast track, 12-week Manager in Training program includes: * Culture & Leadership training guided by a Team Leader "coach" * Hands on Department Fundamentals training * Financial Systems, Time Management, and Leadership classroom training * Professional Development Planning As an Assistant Team Leader, you can expect to: * Develop operational execution skills that will prepare you to one day become a Team Leader * Develop superior communication skills that foster deep connection within a diverse and fast-paced environment * Act like an owner – assuming total responsibility for the department and Team, especially in the absence of the Team Leader Upon successful completion of this training program, you will be placed as an Assistant Team Leader in one of the Washington D.C. metro & Northern Virginia Whole Foods Market stores. * In order to prepare the right person for this Leadership role, this program requires all participants to train in various metro stores. See full job description below and apply today! Summary: Teamwork is at the heart of Whole Foods Market, and you will lead a Team with your creativity, passion for the product, and quality driven leadership style. Alongside the Team Leader you will be responsible for Team Member hiring, development, terminations, and generally holding all Team Members accountable for their work. Associate Team Leader is responsible for department profitability, expense control, inventory control, buying and merchandising, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. We are looking for individuals who lead, not manage. You will be encouraged to help run the department as if it were your own business, within certain guidelines. The Associate Team Leader position requires the completion of an intensive, hands-on 12 week Career Development training program prior to fully assuming the responsibilities of the Associate Team Leader role at your home Store. The Career Development training program consists of being trained in all aspects of managing department operations and leading and developing Team Members. This position requires the ability to train in any metro area Store during the 12 week training period. This position will be located in one of our Stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region in the Washington D.C. metro/Northern Virginia area. DUTIES: * Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution. * Help foster a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale. * Partner with Team Leader to select, train, develop, mentor, motivate and counsel Team * Members in a manner that builds and sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover. * Model and deliver outstanding customer service. * Follow through on all customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed. * Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling. * Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets. * Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices. * Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated. * Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and regularly incorporate new products into the overall product mix. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Strong organizational skills * Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building and leadership skills * High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy * Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness * Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory * Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations related applications * Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed Desired Work Experience: * Retail / Specialty Foods / Grocery / Culinary * 1+ year of Leadership experience * Customer Service Focus * Store Operations (Inventory, Labor Management, Cost Control) * Team Oriented At Whole Foods Market we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled. At Whole Foods Market we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the position to be filled.