Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)Whole Foods Market - Wynnewood, PA15 East Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood, PA Full Time • Hourly ($20.05 - $35.00) Expires: Sep 27, 2026A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.Assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance and special projects as assigned. Leads and develops Team Members. All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.Job Responsibilities:Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management.Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goalsExperience:18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experiencePhysical Requirements / Working Conditions:Must be able to lift 50 pounds.In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.The wage range for this position is $20.05-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person's date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details. 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.Compensation DetailsCompensation: Hourly ($20.05 - $35.00)Benefits & Perks: Paid Time OffRequired SkillsLeadershipAbility to work in a fast paced environmentStrong Communication SkillsDecision MakingProblem SolvingAdaptability to Changing ConditionsCoachingConflict Resolution skills