Deli Bakery Lead

Meijer•Springfield, OH

About The Position

The Deli Bakery Lead provides direction for department operations, processes, and conditions. The Lead plans, guides, and empowers team members in the department’s day-to-day work, models exceptional customer experiences, and helps achieve department goals by influencing peers and supporting a winning team strategy. The role may also serve in a Lead capacity in other store departments and may include other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Passion for customer service and an engaged, approachable manner with customers and fellow team members.
Ability to initiate interactions with customers and peers.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think creatively.
Ability to influence others.
Ability to quickly build rapport and gain customer confidence to create repeat business.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, and twist while handling product.
Experience executing plans.
Ability to positively influence a strong team environment.
Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where team members and vendors feel valued and supported.

Nice To Haves

Retail or other customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Engage peers to provide customers with the best possible shopping experience, including an exceptional checkout experience.
Communicate with team members and assign daily work tasks.
Mentor and coach team members so customer service and sales goals are exceeded, the area meets Meijer standards, and required training is completed.
Support training new team members and cross-training high-potential talent; provide peer coaching on job responsibilities and standards to improve productivity.
Work with leadership on department schedule writing to support team-member engagement, customer service, store sales, and profitability.
Monitor execution of rotation and dating policies to ensure product freshness.
Guide the team in complying with food safety standards and regulations and working safely in alignment with 200% accountability.
Lead team members in completing ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, and product displays, where applicable.
Help create an environment that supports Meijer culture, including valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Operate a register and handle cash when needed.
Operate powered equipment, where applicable.
Participate in period-end inventories, where applicable, to help achieve goals.
May act in a Lead capacity in other departments throughout the store.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.