Deli and Bakery Team Leader

Meijer•Williamsburg, NM

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! LEAD WITH FLAVOR - INSPIRE WITH PURPOSE Are you a passionate leader who thrives in a fast-paced, food-forward environment? Do you love building high-performing teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving results? At Meijer, our Deli and Bakery departments are where creativity meets crave-worthy food—and we’re looking for a dynamic Deli/Bakery Team Leader to bring it all together. As a Deli/Bakery Team Leader, you’ll own the success of your department—leading people, shaping the customer experience, and driving operational excellence every day.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding performance
Hire, train, and develop team members while fostering a strong, inclusive culture
Hold your team accountable through coaching, performance conversations, and recognition
Deliver “Truly Human Service” by creating a welcoming, service-first environment
Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
Ensure fresh, high-quality, beautifully presented products that keep customers coming back
Oversee daily department operations, including production, merchandising, and food safety
Lead daily huddles and communicate priorities clearly to your team
Maintain high standards for cleanliness, safety, and compliance
Drive sales, manage labor, and control shrink to achieve department goals
Analyze performance and take action to continuously improve results
Stay connected to local trends and seasonal opportunities to maximize success
Ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Responsible for staffing, selection and hiring to achieve staffing needs.
Promotes succession planning by providing career paths, identifying development needs for the team members, and being involved with and accountable for promotion decisions.
Documents and applies disciplinary actions and makes recommendations concerning discharge.
Responsible for P&L, achieving sales and maintaining shrink for the department.
Models exceptional, fast and friendly customer service.
Communicates the Meijer Friendly Initiative in all team meetings and conversations.
Mentors and coaches the team members to ensure customer service and sales goals are exceeded and the area is maintained to Meijer standards.
Ensures the team is thoroughly trained in all aspects of their jobs and have completed all required training.
Spends majority of time within the store communicating with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service is being delivered.
Promotes a safe work environment.
Reliable and consistent attendance required.
Performs other duties as assigned.