Produce Dept Lead — Fresh, High-Impact Ownership

Asian Family Market Bellevue; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Leadership role

Job summary

Asian Family Market in Tukwila, WA is seeking an experienced Produce Department Manager to lead the department in a high‑volume store focused on Asian produce.

You will oversee ordering, receiving, pricing, rotation, merchandising, and vendor relations; hire and supervise staff; monitor shrink and inventory; and ensure food safety and labeling.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, growth with a local grocery chain, and a hands‑on leadership position with real ownership of the department.

Qualifications

• 2+ years managing a produce department in grocery or specialty market.
• Working knowledge of Asian produce varieties and sourcing a strong plus.
• Strong vendor negotiation and inventory management skills.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team.
• Comfortable with early-morning hours, physical work, and fast-paced retail.
• Bilingual (Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Spanish) a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the produce department: ordering, receiving, pricing, rotation, merchandising.
• Maintain freshness, quality, and presentation across a wide variety of Asian produce.
• Build and manage relationships with produce vendors and suppliers.
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise staff.
• Monitor shrink, waste, and inventory to hit department targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards.
• Partner with store leadership on promotions and displays.

Skills

Staff leadership

Team motivation

Vendor/vendor relations

Inventory management

Early-morning shifts

Bilingual helpful

Job description

Asian Family Market in Tukwila, WA is seeking an experienced Produce Department Manager to lead the department in a high‑volume store focused on Asian produce.

You will oversee ordering, receiving, pricing, rotation, merchandising, and vendor relations; hire and supervise staff; monitor shrink and inventory; and ensure food safety and labeling.

This full‑time role offers competitive pay, growth with a local grocery chain, and a hands‑on leadership position with real ownership of the department.