Prepared Foods Team Leader (Department Manager)

Company: Whole Foods Market Status: Full Time Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Location: US-NV-Reno Job Category: Food Services/Hospitality Job Description 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. Will Do: 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   Must Have/Be: 1. 2 years relevant experience as a Team Leader, assistant Team Leader, supervisor or buyer 2. Verified completion of the Team Member to ATL Competencies on the FASTL Competency Checklist 3. Verified completion of the ATL to TL Competencies on the FASTL Competency Checklist 4. Thorough knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management 5. Excellent verbal and written communication 6. Strong organizational skills 7. Knowledge of all relevant Whole Foods Market policies and standards 8. Computer skills     At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members and Team Leaders to make their own decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of leadership roles from our existing team member base. We also recognize that there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today. If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=493551-3-653 Contact Information Company: Whole Foods Market View all "Whole Foods Market" jobs