Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager)

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. 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 goals. Job Requirements High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy. Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory. Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership. Desire to coach and mentor others for growth. 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. Demonstrated decision‑making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate. Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations‑related applications. Experience 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience. Physical 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: 90°F. 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. Benefits The wage range for this position is $19.05-$33.20 hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which includes a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and other Team Member perks. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr