Seafood Associate Team Leader; Assistant Department Manager

Seafood Associate Team Leader (Assistant Department Manager) – Whole Foods Market

This position assists the Team Leader in all aspects of daily operations including profitability, expense control, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. The role leads and develops team members, ensuring a positive company image and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.

$20.05/hr – $35.00/hr

• Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Work with the Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Assist with analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
• Assist in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.
• Assist with ordering and inventory management.
• Work with the Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
• Act as point person and departmental supervisor in the absence of the Team Leader.
• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
• Foster and encourage a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Maintain awareness of customer flows and needs, directing team members to satisfy and delight customers.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members to sustain a high-performance team and minimize turnover.
• Communicate and maintain team member safety and security standards; provide timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
• Consistently communicate and model Whole Foods Market vision and goals.

• High energy, enthusiastic, with an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
• Growth mindset toward greater responsibility and ownership.
• Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team‑building, and customer relationship skills.
• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Thorough product knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated decision‑making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations‑related applications.

• 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months supervisory experience.

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• In an 8‑hour workday: standing/walking 6‑8 hours.
• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
• Work requires bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching.
• Exposure to FDA‑approved cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to temperatures: < 32°F (freezing), 32‑40°F (refrigerators), > 90°F.
• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
• Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not intended as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level.

Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, to be considered for promotion, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be the most qualified person for the new position.

Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher‑level role do not guarantee a promotion.

The wage range for this position is $20.05‑$35.00…