Seafood Assistant Manager - Union - AVAILABILITY REQUIRED 4AM TO 9:30PM

New Seasons Market•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Partners with the Meat and Seafood Manager to operate the department, focusing on financial stewardship, customer service, department conditions, merchandising, food safety, work safety, communication, and delegation of tasks. The role ensures the department provides an exceptional customer shopping experience with the highest level of service and product knowledge, while also contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Previous customer service, food service, retail, or grocery experience required.
Must complete and maintain any required food and work safety trainings/certifications.
Entry to mid-level proficiency with MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of retail Meat and Seafood departments preferred.
Butcher shop, meat fabrication, or seafood industry experience acceptable.
Prior seafood cutting / fabrication experience highly preferred.
Previous supervisory or management experience preferred.
Working knowledge with POS, inventory, or other retail-specific software preferred.
Financial acumen regarding sales and margin preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Responsibilities

Partners with the department manager to operate all areas of the department.
Prioritizes and delegates tasks and production.
Ensures consistency of department conditions.
Ensures all areas of the department are stocked, rotated, faced, and adhere to merchandising standards and category schematics.
Partners with the department manager to ensure satisfactory in-stock conditions in the department.
Maintains appropriate inventory levels to achieve sales and margin goals.
Orders product according to business needs.
Ensures all seafood items are cut, trimmed, and processed to company standards.
Builds displays and arranges department products to make attractive presentations, in accordance with merchandising standards and category schematics, highlighting featured/unique/seasonal items.
Implements plans for weekly ads, events, and holidays.
Maintains professional vendor relationships.
Coordinates with the Operations department to conduct in-store tastings.
Ensures customer special orders are accurately placed and delivered.
Receives and unloads merchandise; checks quality, count, and condition.
Communicates any issues to management and the merchandising team.
Stocks and rotates products with attention to product quality and expiration dates.
Maintains the organization, rotation, and cleanliness of back stock areas.
Wraps, weighs, and prices seafood products according to department policy.
Assists customers with product selection.
Shares product knowledge with customers.
Makes recommendations and suggestions based on customer needs.
Ensures department compliance with company organic standards.
Supports the department manager and store leadership in completion of periodic inventory.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task and manage own time.
Adjusts priorities, productivity, efficiency, and speed based on needs and conditions of the department and store.
Supports effective communication systems within the department and store.
Conserves company resources.
Works in a manner consistent with company mission, vision, values, and sustainability program.
Adheres to work and food safety policies set forth by the company and all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies.
Contributes to store cleanliness and maintains equipment.
Informs store/department management of any problems.
Observes all company rules and policies.
Understands and complies with specific department or location guidelines, tasks, and responsibilities.
Demonstrates sound judgment and decision-making in completing job-related tasks, in behaviors in the workplace, and in interactions with co-workers, customers, and the community.
Consistently utilizes the DEI lens in work tasks and when working with other teams and stakeholders.
Builds trust and respect through dependability, organization, and follow-through.
Promotes a collaborative team environment through recognition, leading by example, and working alongside staff.
Demonstrates approachability and fosters open communication.
Creates an environment where staff are invested and encouraged to contribute ideas.
Demonstrates ability to adapt approach to different learning styles among staff.
Reports any staff issues or conflicts to department manager, store leadership, and/or human resources.