Earth Fare Team Leaders
At Earth Fare Our Team Leaders are managers who are responsible for modeling Earth Fares Mission, Conviction and Purpose, while developing and managing a successful team within their department. Team Leader responsibilities include adhering to the departments standard operating procedures; meeting and exceeding financial goals including gross profit, shrink, sales, labor and department over-head. Team Leaders are responsible for ensuring a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assistant Grocery Department Team Leader
The Assistant Grocery Team Lead supports the Grocery Team Leader in overseeing the daily operations of the grocery department. This role plays a key part in ensuring excellent customer service, maintaining department standards, and supporting team development. The Assistant Grocery Team Lead works closely with grocery clerks and leadership to ensure inventory accuracy, product presentation, cleanliness, and operational efficiency while modeling Earth Fare's values and food philosophy.
This position is a hands-on leadership role and serves as a developmental step toward full department leadership.
Contributions
Communicate Earth Fare vision, standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and financial goals
Emphasize customer service, safety, and sanitation standards
Interview, select, train, and support team members
Develop future leaders within Grocery, Frozen Food, Dairy, and Bulk departments
Maintain a positive and professional work environment
Clearly communicate expectations to team members
Participate in ongoing individual training and professional development
Order and receive deliveries
Support scheduling and shift coverage
Review daily and weekly sales and movement reports
Monitor shrink reports and department communications
Conduct monthly department inventory
Identify opportunities to reduce expenses
Maintain an attractive sales floor following Earth Fare merchandising guidelines
Maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of fixtures, storage areas, workstations, freezers, and coolers
Required Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of produce and natural foods industry trends
Knowledge of common allergies and specialized dietary terms such as gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian
Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper storage and display of organic products
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Outlook
Ability to learn and use handheld computer scanners
Proven experience managing shrink, sales, gross profit, and department overhead
Minimum of two to three years experience with produce and natural or organic products
Perishable experience and OSHA or ServSafe certification preferred
Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
Frequent reaching above shoulder level and below waist level
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to push and pull carts or pallet jacks with moderate loads
Why Work for Earth Fare
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time employees
401k and retirement planning
Paid time off
Twenty percent store discount and discounted hot bar and salad bar
Flexible scheduling
Working Environment
Supportive and collaborative workplace
Respectful communication and teamwork
Growth Opportunities
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for learning new skills and expanding responsibilities
Community Relationships
Engagement with local community partners
Participation in community focused events