Seafood Department Lead: Freshness, Service & Ops

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

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.