Produce Team Leader
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Key details
- Location
- Kirkland, WA, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 1w ago
Skills
customer servicefood safetyhaccpinventory controlinventory managementmerchandisingstocking
About the role
THE ROLE
As a key member of our store leadership team, the Produce Team Leader has a breadth of responsibilities spanning from product management and merchandising, to sales and team member development. The Produce team is responsible for ensuring exceptional product quality and aesthetic presentation within our Produce Department, and providing legendary service to our guests as they explore our beautifully kept marketplace. Our fast-paced environment requires our store leaders to successfully prioritize a variety of tasks (administrative, supervisory, guest service, product merchandising) throughout each workday.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO
Responsible for the financial performance of the Produce Department, achieving established sales, gross profit, labor, supply, and shrink targets to maintain a profitable department.
Lead and develop the Produce Team by providing clear expectations, training, performance feedback, coaching, and counseling.
Provide outstanding customer service and readily communicate product information to increase sales, meet revenue goals, and best serve guests.
Responsible for ordering all products for the Produce Department and maintaining product inventory at a level that promotes creative and effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales potential.
Develop and maintain product displays that create an exciting marketplace, support promotions and seasonal focuses, and impact buying trends.
Maintain stocking standards that ensure high product quality and freshness, including rotation, culling, cleaning, and removal of outdated products.
Manage store-level vendor relations and readily participate in product promotions and focuses.
Create and manage the Produce Department weekly work schedule to ensure appropriate staffing for business needs while meeting established labor budgets.
Prevent internal and external loss, conduct physical inventories, and maintain effective inventory controls.
Successfully perform all duties of a Journeyperson Produce Clerk.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum three years of produce experience is required.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience and proven history of developing personnel.
Exceptional customer service skills.
A high level of self-motivation and initiative.
Ability to problem solve and have proven success working in a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Creative merchandising and display skills and has comprehensive product knowledge with a history of training team members.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, inventory management, and gross profits and labor percentages.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Curiosity and a desire to learn.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon business needs, including nights and weekends.
As a key member of our store leadership team, the Produce Team Leader has a breadth of responsibilities spanning from product management and merchandising, to sales and team member development. The Produce team is responsible for ensuring exceptional product quality and aesthetic presentation within our Produce Department, and providing legendary service to our guests as they explore our beautifully kept marketplace. Our fast-paced environment requires our store leaders to successfully prioritize a variety of tasks (administrative, supervisory, guest service, product merchandising) throughout each workday.
MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D DO
Responsible for the financial performance of the Produce Department, achieving established sales, gross profit, labor, supply, and shrink targets to maintain a profitable department.
Lead and develop the Produce Team by providing clear expectations, training, performance feedback, coaching, and counseling.
Provide outstanding customer service and readily communicate product information to increase sales, meet revenue goals, and best serve guests.
Responsible for ordering all products for the Produce Department and maintaining product inventory at a level that promotes creative and effective sales merchandising and maximizes sales potential.
Develop and maintain product displays that create an exciting marketplace, support promotions and seasonal focuses, and impact buying trends.
Maintain stocking standards that ensure high product quality and freshness, including rotation, culling, cleaning, and removal of outdated products.
Manage store-level vendor relations and readily participate in product promotions and focuses.
Create and manage the Produce Department weekly work schedule to ensure appropriate staffing for business needs while meeting established labor budgets.
Prevent internal and external loss, conduct physical inventories, and maintain effective inventory controls.
Successfully perform all duties of a Journeyperson Produce Clerk.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum three years of produce experience is required.
Minimum of two years of supervisory experience and proven history of developing personnel.
Exceptional customer service skills.
A high level of self-motivation and initiative.
Ability to problem solve and have proven success working in a diverse team environment.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
Creative merchandising and display skills and has comprehensive product knowledge with a history of training team members.
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of food, including ingredients, applications, pronunciations, and culinary skills.
Knowledge of food safety, HACCP/Department of Health guidelines, inventory management, and gross profits and labor percentages.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Curiosity and a desire to learn.
Ability to work a flexible schedule based upon business needs, including nights and weekends.