Deli Bakery Team Leader

Meijer•Zionsville, IN

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! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! Plans, directs, and oversees team members in the day-to-day operations of the Deli and Bakery departments. Serves as a mentor and coach, fostering team engagement, development, and accountability. Leads the execution of strategies that enhance customer service, ensure fresh, high-quality products, and drive department sales through efficient service and strong production planning. Maintains department conditions and food safety standards with a focus on peak shopping hours, product presentation, and compliance with Meijer brand and operational standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or its equivalent required.
2-3 years of related retail experience.
One year of management experience.
Rotational assignments in other areas of the store such as meat, bakery, produce and deli; also customer service and product flow experience is helpful.
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.

Responsibilities

Ensures a positive Meijer brand experience by delivering and modeling courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members.
Leads staffing, selection, and hiring efforts to meet operational and service needs within the Deli and Bakery departments.
Promotes succession planning by identifying development opportunities, supporting career paths, and participating in promotion and advancement decisions.
Provides performance feedback, documents corrective actions, and partners with leadership on disciplinary decisions, up to and including termination.
Owns department financial performance, including sales, labor, and shrink, while executing strategies to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
Models Truly Human Service by setting expectations for fast, friendly, and accurate service at all times.
Communicates and reinforces Meijer service initiatives and expectations during daily huddles, team meetings, and one‑on‑one conversations.
Mentors, coaches, and develops team members to exceed customer service goals, execute production plans, and maintain department conditions to Meijer standards.
Ensures all team members are properly trained, certified, and compliant with food safety, operational, and company training requirements.
Maintains a strong presence on the sales floor, engaging with customers and team members to ensure exceptional service and department execution.
Promotes a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment, holding team members accountable to safety and compliance standards.
Demonstrates reliable and consistent attendance to support department leadership and business needs.
Performs other duties as assigned to support store and department operations.