0458 - Seafood Manager

Albertsons Companies; Mill Creek (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health and financial well‑being (Med/D

Dental, 401k and more

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager in a fast‑paced retail environment. You will oversee daily seafood operations, drive customer service excellence, ensure freshness and proper merchandising, and support sales goals while coordinating a small team of clerks.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, adherence to food safety standards, and the ability to train and manage staff in a refrigerated setting. Flexible scheduling and benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service orientation and team presence.
• Clear communication and collaboration with peers and customers.
• Good organization and time management to handle busy seafood operations.
• Ability to follow established processes and maintain consistency in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations with focus on customer service, freshness, and readiness.
• Provide friendly, courteous service and respond to customer requests and special orders.
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignment for seafood clerks to support coverage.
• Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing according to company guidelines.
• Prepare seafood items including cutting, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and stocking displays.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, including cases, prep areas, and equipment.
• Monitor product freshness and remove unsellable or expired items.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and receiving shipments to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Track and log required temperature checks for coolers and freezers.
• Maintain department signage and communication updates.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and operational standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Process adherence

Tools

Store systems

Scales

Labeling tools

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your people management career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Seafood Department Manager, where product quality, customer service, and department execution come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team‑focused managers who are passionate about customer service, product quality, and operational consistency. As a Seafood Department Manager, you will oversee daily seafood department operations, support sales goals, and ensure high standards for freshness, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your work directly supports customer satisfaction and department performance.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, reliable products and consistent service. Bring your interest in food handling, merchandising, and team collaboration to a role where you help maintain department standards, support your associates, and ensure customers receive a quality seafood selection every day.

Main responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Seafood Department with a focus on customer service, freshness, and department readiness
• Provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service and respond to customer requests and special orders
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignment for seafood clerks to support department coverage
• Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing according to company guidelines
• Prepare seafood items including cutting, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and stocking displays
• Maintain clean, organized work areas, including cases, prep areas, and equipment
• Monitor product freshness and remove unsellable or expired items
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and receiving shipments to maintain in‑stock conditions
• Track and log required temperature checks for coolers and freezers
• Maintain department signage and communication updates
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety requirements, and operational standards

We are looking for candidates who possess the following

Soft skills

• Strong customer‑service focus with a positive team presence
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Strong organization and time management abilities
• Ability to follow processes and maintain consistency in daily work

Skill areas

• Seafood handling, preparation, and merchandising execution
• Inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation
• Scheduling, task coordination, and team support
• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance practices

Knowledge

• Seafood product handling, storage, and freshness standards
• Merchandising and display techniques
• Store systems, scales, and labeling tools

Abilities

• Ability to review inventory levels and product movement
• Ability to train, coach, and support associate development
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle product and equipment
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain cleanliness standards

Travel requirements

None

Other requirements

Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including

• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Associate discounts
• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Union and Non-Union

"The pay range is $21.06 to $26.15 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Dependent on length of service, hours worked and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay (accrued based on hours worked), PTO/Vacation pay (accrued based on hours worked), paid holidays (9 days annually), bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility)."

Our Values

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