Seafood Department Manager: Fresh, Safe, High-Impact

Jetro Restaurant Depot; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Seafood Manager to oversee the seafood department, focusing on inventory control, product quality, merchandising, and team performance. The role emphasizes freshness, food safety, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail/warehouse environment.

The position requires experience in seafood or related operations, strong leadership, and solid organizational skills to maintain standards and drive department results.

Qualifications

• The candidate has experience in seafood, grocery, retail or warehouse operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory control and stock management.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Basic proficiency in Excel or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment.
• Ensure seafood products are handled, stored, and displayed per standards.
• Monitor product freshness and quality, removing unsellable items as needed.
• Supervise department staff to ensure adherence to procedures and goals.
• Coordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to drive sales.
• Review inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to address issues.
• Oversee receiving to ensure quality and accuracy of seafood shipments.
• Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Inventory control

Food safety

Team leadership

Merchandising

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jetro Restaurant Depot is seeking a Seafood Manager to oversee the seafood department, focusing on inventory control, product quality, merchandising, and team performance. The role emphasizes freshness, food safety, and customer satisfaction in a dynamic retail/warehouse environment.

The position requires experience in seafood or related operations, strong leadership, and solid organizational skills to maintain standards and drive department results.