Earth Fare Store Manager (Store Team Leader)

About the role

Earth Fare, a pioneer in healthy, organic living, is seeking a dynamic Store Team Leader (General Manager) to own the store's complete success—financial, operational, and cultural—while inspiring a high-performing team in a mission-driven environment. This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role where your strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-first mindset will shape the success of a thriving store—and advance your career in the natural foods industry.

Why Join Earth Fare as Store Team Leader

• Full Ownership: Direct the financial performance, operations, and culture of your store with true entrepreneurial autonomy.
• Mission That Matters: Champion Earth Fare's commitment to real food, transparency, and community wellness.
• Growth-Oriented Culture: Develop talent, build future leaders, and be part of a brand leading the natural & organic movement.
• Competitive Rewards: Attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and flexibility to support work-life integration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver unforgettable customer experiences: Be the ultimate champion of "going above and beyond." Model world-class service and empower every Team Member to exceed expectations—every shift, every day.
• Master the P&L like a CEO: Own every line of the weekly profit & loss statement:
  • Hire top talent and set competitive pay
  • Forecast and schedule labor with precision
  • Control overtime, shrink, and cost drivers
  • Optimize merchandising, ordering, and inventory turns
  • Build actionable plans to hit (and beat) budgets
• Build a high-performance, inspired team:
  • Foster trust, respect, and collaboration across all levels
  • Coach, develop, and promote future leaders
  • Handle complex situations with empathy and decisiveness
  • Create a positive, inclusive culture rooted in Earth Fare values
• Drive sales through smart merchandising: Execute planograms with creativity, provide merchant feedback, and rally departments to seize sales opportunities—especially in Wellness and Specialty (beer, wine, cheese, coffee).
• Uphold gold-standard operations:
  • Oversee inventories with accuracy and efficiency
  • Ensure impeccable food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety (ServSafe preferred)
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment
• Partner for success: Collaborate with your Director of Operations, Home Office, vendors, and peer leaders to achieve outstanding financial and operational results.

Qualifications

• Proven Grocery Retail Leader: 3+ years as a Store Manager with full P&L ownership in a grocery environment (natural/organic experience a major plus).
• P&L Strategist: Expert at using financial statements to drive decisions in labor, shrink, inventory, and perishable/non-perishable departments.
• People Developer: Track record of hiring A-players, coaching for excellence, and building teams that deliver legendary service and develop internal talent.
• Customer Obsessed: Known for instilling a service-first mindset that turns shoppers into loyal advocates.
• Operationally Elite: Deep experience managing food safety, safety programs, and high-volume retail environments.
• Tech-Savvy Communicator: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and clear, professional communication.
• Mission-Aligned: Passionate about natural foods, sustainability, and Earth Fare's purpose.

Requirements

• Flexible availability: nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime
• Ability to support sister stores in the region as needed
• Physical capability: lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, bend, reach, and maneuver loads
• Reliable attendance and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and Earth Fare's anti-harassment and cooperative policies