Seafood Department Manager — Lead, Train & Ensure Freshness

Safeway; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wages paid

Associate discounts

Health and well-being benefits

Paid time off

Career growth and development

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager to lead daily seafood operations and ensure top quality, freshness, and customer service. You will supervise seafood clerks, coordinate training and scheduling, and execute merchandising programs to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and compliance, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on a quality seafood selection and excellent service for customers daily.

Qualifications

• Seafood product handling, storage and freshness standards.
• Merchandising and display techniques.
• Store systems, scales and labeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations with a focus on customer service, freshness, and department readiness.
• Provide friendly, courteous and helpful service, and respond to customer requests and special orders.
• Coordinate training, scheduling and task assignment for seafood clerks to support department 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

Seafood handling

Customer service

Team leadership

Merchandising

Inventory management

Job description

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager to lead daily seafood operations and ensure top quality, freshness, and customer service. You will supervise seafood clerks, coordinate training and scheduling, and execute merchandising programs to meet sales goals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and compliance, with a fast-paced, hands-on environment focused on a quality seafood selection and excellent service for customers daily.