New Store - Retail Floor Supervisor - Full Time - Arlington, VA Opening Early Fall 2025

Job Responsibilities

Effectively supervises and delegates tasks based on the needs of the store.

Oversee stocking and filling of all UPC items in the store and support maintaining compelling displays.

Supports training as delegated by Daily Shop Store Leader and Floor Lead utilizing learning checklists and training materials.

Will support and execute SSS responsibilities including but not limited to auditing, hanging tags, and sorting tags.

Oversees overnight and daytime team Members and resolves difficult situations.

Responds to customer and Team Member needs and concerns.

Establishes and maintains a positive work environment that supports high Team Member morale.

Completes spoilage, sampling, temperature, and sweep worksheets as required.

Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.

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.

Trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.

Supports timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.

Consistently communicates and models WFM (Whole Foods Market) vision and goals.

Job Skills

Demonstrates responsibility and accountability in recognizing and accomplishing all tasks where there is a direct job responsibility.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities of departmental Team Members.

Capable of teaching others in a constructive and positive manner.

Strong demonstrated organizational and time management skills.

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

Strong organizational skills.

Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.

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.

Experience

12+ months retail experience.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Must be able to lift fifty pounds.

In an 8-hour workday : 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 :

90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Ability to work in wet and dry conditions.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Ability to use tools and equipment, including knives, box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.

May require use of ladders.

The wage range for this position is $16.50-$30.20 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits 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.