Seafood Department Lead: Elevate Fresh Service

Kroger; Sugar Hill (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Kroger in Sugar Hill, GA is seeking a Meat/Seafood Department Lead to direct and supervise all functions of the Meat/Seafood department. You will support day-to-day operations, maintain safety and cleanliness, ensure customer-first service, and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

The role involves coordinating schedules, training staff, executing promotions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills for handling cash and calculations.
• Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
• Current food handlers permit required upon employment.
• Experience managing or supervising staff preferred.
• Knowledge of cutting, traying, wrapping, and labeling meat/seafood products.
• Experience in seafood and retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to achieve store goals.
• Establish department performance goals and empower associates to exceed targets.
• Develop scheduling to manage customer volume during operation hours.
• Train and develop associates and participate in performance appraisals.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and company guidelines.
• Cut seafood to customers‘ requests using proper equipment.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items.

Skills

Basic math

Stress tolerance

Seafood experience

Retail experience

Management experience

Education

Food handlers permit

Tools

Meat cutting & labeling

Job description

Kroger in Sugar Hill, GA is seeking a Meat/Seafood Department Lead to direct and supervise all functions of the Meat/Seafood department. You will support day-to-day operations, maintain safety and cleanliness, ensure customer-first service, and uphold Kroger’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

The role involves coordinating schedules, training staff, executing promotions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.