Meat & Seafood Team Leader; Department Manager

Meat & Seafood Team Leader (Department Manager) at Whole Foods Market

This position offers an hourly pay range of $25.10/hr - $42.50/hr
, depending on skill and experience.

Responsibilities include leading the Meat & Seafood team, managing daily operations, ensuring profitability, controlling expenses, buying, merchandising, labor, regulatory compliance, and special projects. Lead, develop, and mentor associate team leaders and team members.

• Set and achieve the highest standards of retail execution.
• Build a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
• Select, train, develop, mentor, motivate, and counsel team members to build a high‑performance team and minimize turnover.
• Model and deliver outstanding customer service.
• Follow through on customer questions, requests, and resolve concerns as needed.
• Maximize productivity and efficiency through proper scheduling.
• Develop and maintain creative store layout and product merchandising.
• Achieve sales, margin, expense, and labor targets.
• Maintain proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including Weights and Measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices.
• Ensure team members operate and sanitize all equipment safely and properly.
• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well‑stocked, and properly rotated.
• Demonstrate advanced product knowledge; maintain awareness of new products and incorporate them into the product mix.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team‑building and leadership skills.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
• Ability to visually examine products for quality and freshness.
• Proficient mathematical skills to calculate margin, monitor profitability, and manage inventory.
• Basic to intermediate proficiency with computer applications and programs including email, Microsoft Office, and operations‑related applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Customer service focus.
• Team building.
• Employee relations.
• Store operations (inventory, labor management, cost control).
• Merchandising.

Whole Foods Market offers Whole Benefits, which may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit the Whole Foods Market Careers site:

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all team members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.