Deli and Bakery Team Leader

Meijer•Norton Shores, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deli and Bakery Team Leader plans, directs, and supervises day-to-day operations within store departments. The role mentors and coaches team members, implements strategies to improve customer service and sales, and ensures customer needs are met quickly and efficiently. The Team Leader maintains store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, with particular attention to prime shopping hours. The position is responsible for staffing and hiring, team development and succession planning, performance management, departmental financial results, sales, and shrink. The Team Leader models exceptional customer service, ensures team members are trained, promotes a safe work environment, and spends most of their time in the store communicating with customers and team members. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
2–3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Ability to communicate clear and precise direction to team members.
Ability to resolve conflict by addressing root-cause issues.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to analyze financial and statistical information and use it to make informed decisions.
Ability to teach suggestive selling.
Ability to lead an organization that practices working safely at all times.
Ability to mentor team members across the organization, including SDITs, hourly team members, and team leaders.
Successful completion of all required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Rotational assignments in other store areas, such as meat, bakery, produce, and deli.
Customer service and product flow experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and supervise day-to-day operations within store departments.
Mentor and coach team members and help ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded.
Implement strategies to improve customer service and drive store sales while meeting customer needs efficiently.
Maintain store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, especially during prime shopping hours.
Provide courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Manage staffing, selection, and hiring to meet staffing needs.
Promote succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs, and participating in promotion decisions.
Document and apply disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Manage departmental P&L, achieve sales goals, and maintain shrink.
Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings and conversations.
Ensure team members are thoroughly trained and complete required training.
Spend most of the time in the store communicating with customers and team members to support exceptional service.
Promote a safe work environment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.