Fresh Seafood Dept Leader - Service, Quality & Team Growth

Safeway; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Associate discounts

Health benefits

Time off (vacation, holidays)

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager to lead the seafood department, ensuring high standards of freshness, quality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee daily operations, train clerks, manage inventory, and implement merchandising programs to support sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and consistent department execution, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability expected as part of a reliable,

Qualifications

• Strong customer-service focus and positive team presence.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and time management abilities.
• Ability to follow processes and maintain daily consistency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations with focus on service, freshness, and readiness.
• Provide friendly, courteous, and helpful service; respond to customer requests.
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignment for seafood clerks.
• Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing per guidelines.
• Prepare seafood items including cutting, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and stocking displays.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment; monitor freshness and discard unsellable items.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and receiving shipments to maintain in-stock conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Follow processes

Tools

Store systems

Scales

Labeling tools

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager to lead the seafood department, ensuring high standards of freshness, quality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee daily operations, train clerks, manage inventory, and implement merchandising programs to support sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to food safety standards, and consistent department execution, with evening, weekend, and holiday availability expected as part of a reliable,