Earth Fare General Manager (Store Team Leader) at Earth Fare

Lead the Future of Natural & Organic Grocery Retail

Are you a proven grocery retail leader with a passion for natural foods, exceptional customer experiences, and driving profitable growth? 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 your 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 booming 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.

What You’ll Do (And Excel At)

1. 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.
2. 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

1. 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

1. 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).
2. 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

1. Partner for Success Collaborate with your Director of Operations, Home Office, vendors, and peer leaders to achieve outstanding financial and operational results.

Who You Are

• 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

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re a battle-tested grocery leader ready to elevate your impact in a values-driven brand, apply today and help shape the future of healthy food retail.

Earth Fare is an equal opportunity employer. Equivalent combinations of education and experience that enable success in this role will be considered.