Retail Team Leader

About the role

Gordon Food Service is a leader in the food service industry. As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder), you are on your way to increased responsibility and future growth into leadership. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for customer service, detail‑oriented for stocking and inventory management, and skilled in operating point‑of‑sale systems and maintaining store conditions. Located at 6307 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231, you will join a culture where what matters to you matters to us.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the Store
• Help complete daily Store operations and tasks for the day
• Assists in unloading all merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transfers merchandise from stockroom to store.
• Maintaining merchandise - product rotation, proper food handling, receiving, ensure product quality
• Providing exceptional customer service - building relationships, problem‑solving, and building sales
• Cash handling - bank deposits, getting change for cashiers, setting and counting down registers
• Helping to build and train the team! Develop leadership skills while aiding in supervising sales associates in the performance of their assigned duties

Requirements

• Have 1‑2 years of retail experience with progressively increasing responsibility
• Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs with frequent lifting above shoulder height
• Schedule Availability: Ability to work flexible, full‑time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to safely operate power equipment, such as slicing equipment, walkie lifts and forklifts where applicable
• May require occasional response to alarm calls during non‑working hours and flexibility to work shifts at other stores in your local geographic area
• Minimum age of 18 years
• High School Diploma / Equivalent
• Successfully pass pre‑employment checks, including a drug screen and criminal background check
• Basic computer skills required
• If you work for a Gordon Food Service customer, provide a letter of support from management if selected for interview

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits available on the first day
• Immediate Retirement Savings – 401(k) retirement plan with company match, no waiting period
• Company Profit‑Sharing after 90 days of employment
• Holidays Off – Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Easter
• Advancement opportunities – many leaders began as Sales Associates

Pay

$17+/hour starting wage (based on experience)

Schedule

Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM‑7PM and Sunday 9AM‑6PM; flexible full‑time schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.