Seafood Manager

Albertsons•Mount Vernon, WA

About The Position

The Seafood Manager provides direct leadership to seafood department crew members and oversees department operations, training, merchandising, inventory, guest service, and food and workplace safety. The manager plans and assigns work, evaluates and coaches employees, administers discipline as needed, resolves complaints and problems, and supports crew member development. They lead by example in demonstrating, educating guests about, and selling fresh seafood, service meat, and chef express products. The role manages onboarding and department-specific training for new seafood crew members, maintains required documentation, conducts shift huddles, and prepares work plans and schedules. The manager orders products and supplies, receives and organizes deliveries, prepares products for sale, and works with the Seafood Sales Manager to carry out department programs and promotions. They maintain inventory using FIFO, oversee product rotation and display freshness, coordinate pricing and point-of-sale upkeep, and keep records of damaged or spoiled merchandise. The position requires compliance with food-safety and workplace-safety rules and maintaining a clean, sanitary work area and equipment. The manager builds product knowledge across departments, stays current on promotions, and cultivates a collaborative team environment. The work is primarily in an open department with a sales counter and preparation area, with exposure to wet or icy areas, freezers, and refrigerated spaces. The store is open seven days a week, so weekend, holiday, and shift work may be required. This position requires joining a labor union.

Requirements

At least 2 years of department operations experience or equivalent education providing knowledge of the nature of every position within the department.
Knowledge of fundamental management concepts, practices, and procedures related to food service, merchandising, and retail operations.
Ability and willingness to learn products carried in the department, including willingness to taste and evaluate seafood, chef express, beef, pork, and poultry products.
Ability to follow instructions and procedures for proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment.
Strong work ethic, ability to follow instructions and procedures, and effective time-management skills.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and analyze instructions, correspondence, government regulations, financial reports, legal documents, packing lists, manifests, pick sheets or fulfillment orders, inventory count sheets, and movement or volume reports.
Demonstrated success mentoring, motivating, and leading a team.
Math skills, including arithmetic, following recipes, calculating gross margins, markups and percentages, analyzing variances, completing reports, budgeting labor and sales, completing sales transactions, and calculating discounts.
Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally and courteously with guests, crew members, store management, corporate sales managers, and leadership, including answering telephone calls and using the in-store intercom system.
Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and detergents without an allergic reaction.
Ability to work around food ingredients, produce, and spices without an allergic reaction.
Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment use and work environment.
Must maintain a current State Food Handler’s Permit.
Must join a labor union.
Ability to perform physical activities including routinely lifting 25–50 pounds, standing and walking, bending, twisting, reaching, fingering, pushing and pulling, and sitting.

Responsibilities

Lead seafood department crew members by planning and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations and coaching, administering discipline when needed, providing training and development, recognizing employees, and resolving complaints and problems.
Demonstrate, train, and mentor crew members in presenting, educating guests about, and selling fresh seafood, service meat, and chef express products.
Manage onboarding and department-specific training for new seafood crew members through their probationary period, including required activities and LMS training videos.
Complete and submit Human Resources documentation, including Fresh Sheets and New Hire Training Guides.
Conduct daily team huddles during each shift to communicate sales goals and reinforce guest-service expectations.
Write and place orders for ingredients, products, and supplies; check in deliveries and date, stock, and organize dry storage, freezers, and coolers.
Prepare seafood, service meat, and chef express products for sale by filleting, wrapping, and pricing them according to department and company procedures.
Write daily plans and weekly work schedules that anticipate business needs.
Execute seafood programs and corporate promotions at store level in coordination with the Seafood Sales Manager on product selection and mix.
Control and maintain inventory using FIFO principles to support consistent margins.
Rotate merchandise and maintain displays to meet the freshness guarantee and ensure displays are properly stocked.
Coordinate validation, item authorization, sign making, and seafood department point-of-sale maintenance.
Maintain accurate records of damaged or spoiled merchandise in accordance with company procedures.
Comply with food and workplace safety rules and regulations, and maintain safe, clean, and sanitary work areas and equipment.
Build product knowledge across departments to answer guest questions and provide informative merchandise guidance.
Stay informed about weekly specials, coupons, and company promotions.
Cultivate a team-oriented work environment that encourages collaboration and cooperation.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Sick pay accrued based on hours worked
PTO or vacation pay accrued based on hours worked, or Flexible Time Off
Paid holidays (generally 7–9 days annually; Washington State roles specify 7–9 days)
Bereavement pay
Retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility
Possible quarterly bonus for eligible associates