Deli and Bakery Team Leader

Meijer•Norton Shores, MI

About The Position

The Deli and Bakery Team Leader plans, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of store departments. The role serves as a mentor and coach to team members and implements strategies to improve customer service and store sales while meeting customer needs efficiently. The Team Leader maintains store appearance, product presentation, and company standards, with particular attention to prime shopping hours. The role is responsible for staffing, hiring, team development, performance management, and department financial results. It promotes a safe work environment and ensures team members are trained and deliver exceptional customer service. Reliable and consistent attendance is required; 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 causes.
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 throughout 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

Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Manage staffing, selection, and hiring to meet staffing needs.
Promote succession planning by establishing career paths, identifying development needs, and participating in promotion decisions.
Document and apply disciplinary actions and make recommendations concerning discharge.
Manage department profit and loss, achieve sales goals, and maintain shrink.
Model exceptional, fast, and friendly customer service.
Communicate the Meijer Friendly Initiative in team meetings and conversations.
Mentor and coach team members to exceed customer service and sales goals and maintain Meijer standards.
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 ensure exceptional service.
Promote a safe work environment.
Maintain reliable and consistent attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.