Are you a Foodie seeking a new and exciting management opportunity? Come join the Whole Foods Market team where you’ll work in a professional environment, with the highest quality ingredients and have a true work-life balance!

We are currently hiring for a variety of management roles at our Lexington store!

Here is a list of our current open leadership roles:
Assistant Team Managers - $18 - $21.per hour depending on experience

• Meat

• Grocery

Enjoy Perks like:

20% in-store discount
Excellent work culture & growth opportunities
Ability to partake in our Healthy Retreats Program
Generous paid time off

• Relocation assistance available*

And more!

All Whole Foods Market Retail jobs require ensuring a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and Team Members at all times. All positions must be performed in accordance with team and store Standard Operating Procedures. Further, Team Members must be prepared and able to perform the duties inherent in other Team Member job descriptions. All positions must strive to support WFM core values and goals, promote national, regional, and store programs and initiatives, and ensure adherence to all applicable health and safety regulations including Food Safety and regulatory duties required in the department.

Bakery Team

The team includes production (bread mixers, pastry production, cake decorators), coffee bar and counter service.

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in a Bakery or Food Industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably in a Bakery or Food Industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/HL5z-jzzrxE

Grocery Team

The team includes grocery, frozen foods, dry goods, dairy and bulk foods, may include housewares and receiving.

• Manager: 2+ years of Management experience required, preferably in the grocery or food industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 years of Management experience required, preferably in the grocery or food industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/CNmoUoBjk9s

Prepared Foods Team (Deli)

The team includes production, counter and runners (pizza, charcuterie, hot food, salad bar, sandwiches), utility workers/dishwashers

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Food or Restaurant Industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Food or Restaurant Industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/tzXbl_hmvTQ

Specialty Team

The team includes cheese, beer, wine, coffee and chocolate

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably with advanced knowledge of wine and cheese.
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably with some wine and cheese experience
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/aWyzrHnBoCg

Whole Body Team

The team includes vitamins, supplements, body care and makeup

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably with advanced knowledge of nutritional supplements
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience required, preferably in the nutritional supplement industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/CNmoUoBjk9s

Meat Team

The team includes fresh, frozen and smoked natural meats and poultry. Butchers, wrappers and counter help

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Meat Industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Meat Industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video http://https//youtu.be/esSY5EoI_1s

Seafood Team

The team includes fresh, frozen, and smoked seafood. Filleting, shucking, wrapping and counter help.

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Seafood Industry with advanced filleting skills
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the Seafood Industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/VHCbi8Ooj5I

Produce Team

The team includes production (cut fruit) and retail - fresh and packaged produce items; may include cut fruit and vegetables, fresh juices, juice, create bouquets and care for live plants; may include gardening supplies, gift baskets

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the grocery or produce Industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/CNmoUoBjk9s

Store Support/ Customer Service Team

The team includes cash registers, customer/cashier assistants (carts, bag groceries, general help) and customer service desk; facility/store maintenance and janitorial staff

• Manager: 2+ Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the customer service or retail industry
• Assistant Manager: 1-2 Years Management Experience Required, preferably in the customer service industry
• What is it like to work on the team? Check out our "Day in the Life" video https://youtu.be/Ia0_GGtzZ7s

Job Responsibilities

• Holds Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.

• Builds a positive work environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect and exceptional morale.

• Makes hiring and separation decisions.

• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.

• Maintains proper product assortment, merchandising, and inventory control.

• Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with department leaders and with vendors.

• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge / awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.

• Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

• Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.

• Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.

• Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

• Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

• Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals.

Job Skills

• Sustains exceptional level of knowledge and awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.

• Advanced knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management.

• Food safety certification. If not currently certified, will commit to completing certification within 6 months.

• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.

• Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.

• Product knowledge.

• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.

• Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.

• Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.

• Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

• In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.

• Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.

• Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.

• Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.

• Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.

• 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.

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.