Team Leader Trainee
at Wegmans Food Markets
Dulles, 20103, VA, US
Onsite | Full Time
Availability: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (Includes Weekends). Shifts start as early as 6am
Age Requirement: Must be 18 years or older
Location: Sterling, VA
Address: 45131 Columbia Place
Pay: $21.75 - $22.50 / hour
Job Posting: 04/21/2026
Job Posting End: 05/19/2026
Job ID:R0278769
EARN A BONUS UP TO $1,500! Hiring immediately!
At Wegmans, providing incredible service means ensuring the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest products available. In this role, you’ll work closely with Team Leaders, learning how to manage and develop team members’ knowledge, skills, and passion. In this specialized role, you’ll explore a unique area of our business while upholding our values and leading with high standards. You will also assist with managing department operations and supporting department financials while ensuring each employee goes above and beyond to exceed expectations and provide incredible customer service.
This is a structured training program designed to be completed within 6 months with support from a mentor and trainer. Successful program completion will result in an interview for or placement as a Team Leader.
What will I do?
- Manage and develop team of employees, engage in meaningful conversations, build trusted relationships and provide the resources, feedback, and development opportunities they need to be successful
- Ensure team members are providing incredible knowledge-based service by engaging with customers, helping locate items, offering unique suggestions, and efficiently and accurately fulfilling orders
- Manage all department operations, including ordering, scheduling, payroll, and forecasting, ensure the department runs efficiently, and maintain consistent two-way communication with team members and store management
- Use knowledge of products and trends to plan and create innovative, eye-catching, well-merchandised displays, ensure products are rotated for freshness, create excitement about new programs and products to drive sales
- Ensure the team properly uses equipment, handles products, keeps accurate logs, follows department job aids, food safety, human safety and 5S guidelines, and complies with Wegmans policies and federal and state laws
Required Qualifications
- Customer service experience, preferably in a food service, grocery, or retail setting
- Systems aptitude
Preferred Qualifications
- Managerial/supervisory experience
At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
At Wegmans, we’ve always believed we can achieve our goals only if we first fulfill the needs of our people. Putting our people first and offering competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and a wide range of meaningful perks is just the beginning of what defines a rewarding career at Wegmans.
Comprehensive benefits*
- Paid time off (PTO) to help you balance your personal and work life
- Higher premium pay rates for working overtime, on Sundays, or on a recognized holiday
- Health care benefits that provide a high level of coverage at a low cost to you
- Retirement plan with a 401(k) match
- A generous scholarship program to help employees meet their educational goals
- LiveWell Employee & Family program to support your emotional, work-life and financial wellness
Our employees have put us high on Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list every year since it was first produced in 1998. Discover what it means to work for a mission-driven, values-based company where YOU make the difference.
*Certain eligibility requirements must be satisfied, and offerings may differ based upon area or the company and/or position.
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