Career Development Associate Store Team Leader; Assistant Store Manager; East Bay Metro

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Career Development Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager). The CDASTL is responsible for completing a structured leadership training program to prepare for an Associate Store Team Leader role. As part of the program, the CDASTL will support store leadership in overseeing daily operations, retail execution, financial performance, safety and food‑safety goals, coaching and development of team members, and ensuring customer service standards are met.

• Engages fully with all aspects of the CDASTL training program including weekly training assignments, CDASTL Operational Learning Path, peer cohort discussions, STL Mentor discussions, team immersions, Regional Leadership meetings, in‑person and/or virtual trainings, and capstone project.
• Partners with STL Mentor to create a personal growth plan and capstone project roadmap.
• Completes all curriculum assignments and capstone project on time to remain on track with the learning journey and graduate from the program.

• Maintains a thorough understanding of WFM store operations and merchandising processes.
• Oversees processes, programs, and initiatives including merchandising, marketing, quality assurance, training and communications.
• Supervises daily operations and provides daily feedback to store leaders and teams regarding retail plan execution—including sales, margin, labor, merchandising, training, sanitation, marketing and promotions.
• Drives decision‑making and team focus through solid understanding of company operations and differentiation strategies.
• Drives exceptional customer service and maintains excellent community relations.
• Analyzes, compiles and completes necessary financial reports.
• Builds strong and supportive relationships with store and regional leadership.
• Demonstrates understanding of the interrelationships between various WFM departments, operations and functions.
• Works with key functional and operational stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of operations priorities, objectives and anticipated outcomes, and shares recommendations and insights with the appropriate leadership decision‑makers.
• Achieves and maintains comprehensive knowledge of and ensures compliance with Employment Law, Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and Weights and Measures.
• Understands, communicates and leads upon WFM Core Values, Leadership Principles and Declaration of Interdependence.
• Supports WFM Core Values in Action and maintains comprehensive product knowledge (Good Organics, Whole Trade, etc.).

• 2+ years of experience leading a team in a leadership role in retail, culinary, hospitality or related industries.
• High‑performing manager or team leader with equivalent leadership experience, preferably in retail or hospitality industries.
• Ability to drive results and support team members and team leaders to achieve the highest standards.
• Well‑rounded knowledge and application of all merchandising and retailing expectations.
• Critical thinking with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Excellent judgment and decision making.
• Strong communication skills; able to be precise, clear and convey enthusiasm.
• Ability to train and inspire excellence.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Well organized with excellent follow‑through.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office and all operations‑related applications.
• High integrity, transparency and authenticity.
• Solid understanding of and compliance with WFM policies, procedures and processes.

• Customer service focus.
• Team building.
• Employee relations.
• Store operations—including inventory, labor management and cost control.
• Marketing—including pricing and merchandising.

The wage range for this position is…