Seafood Department Leader — Drive Profits & Team Growth

Jobtome; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discount

Paid time off

Financial wellness

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Seafood Department Leader to drive daily operations, profitability, staffing, and compliance. You will hire, develop, and manage Team Members, monitor sales and expenses, and partner with store leadership to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, food safety, and knowledge of inventory and pricing. You will mentor staff, uphold health standards, and adapt to a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 24+ months retail experience including 12+ months of team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Holds ATLs, supervisors and Team Members accountable for delivering outstanding customer service.
• Makes hiring and separation decisions in partnership with Store Leadership.
• Accountable for monitoring and achieving sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
• Projects annual sales and expenses and prepares operating budget.
• Manages ordering and inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative and productive working relationships with leadership and vendors.
• Maintains knowledge of competitors and industry trends.
• Sets and achieves high standards of retail execution.
• Supports a positive environment of teamwork and morale.
• Directs Team Members to meet customer needs and questions.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Budgeting

Customer service

Food safety certification

Interpersonal skills

Team development

Operations mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

POS systems

Job description

Whole Foods Market is seeking a Seafood Department Leader to drive daily operations, profitability, staffing, and compliance. You will hire, develop, and manage Team Members, monitor sales and expenses, and partner with store leadership to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, food safety, and knowledge of inventory and pricing. You will mentor staff, uphold health standards, and adapt to a fast-paced retail environment.