Store Non-Perishable Team Leader; Department Manager - Bradenton, FL - Fall

Responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects as assigned. Accountable for daily operations including profitability, expense control, merchandising, labor management, regulatory compliance, and Team Member hiring, development, and performance management. Lead cross-functional collaboration, implement new processes, and gather feedback to drive innovation in customer and associate experiences. Ensure all operations align with Standard Operating Procedures, Whole Foods Market core values, and health and safety regulations while fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous improvement.

• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling and analysis
• Ensure Team Members operate and sanitize all equipment properly
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of all equipment
• Monitor and achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets
• Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control
• Ensure products are cross‑merchandised in accordance with guidelines
• Ensure adherence to category management schedules and planograms
• Ensure nutritional information is displayed correctly
• Hold ATLs, supervisors, and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service
• Maintain clear expectations to achieve the highest standards of retail execution
• Effectively delegate to and empower ATLs and Team Members
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel Team Members to sustain a high‑performance team and minimize turnover
• Provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations
• Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale
• Consistently communicate and model WFM vision and goals
• Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs; direct Team Members to satisfy and delight customers
• Respond promptly to customer needs and questions
• Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationships with departmental and store leadership
• Attend all meetings assigned by Leadership, including daily huddles
• Promote company program and initiatives as needed
• Maintain operational standards including but not limited to safety and store security protocols
• Ensure adherence to all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by store or company leadership

• Clear communication and team collaboration skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness
• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends
• Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
• Food safety certification, or commitment to complete certification within six months
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner
• Thorough product knowledge
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory
• Demonstrated decision‑making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations‑related applications

• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be 18+ years old

• Stand/walk for 6–8 hours per shift
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work in various temperatures: 90°F
• Perform work in a wet and cold environment
• Perform repeated motions: bending, reaching, grasping, twisting, squatting
• Operate standard retail equipment safely including box cutters, knives, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, ladders, hand trucks, six‑wheel carts, balers, and other heavy machinery
• Exposure to refrigerated areas and FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Thr…