Seafood Lead: Drive Quality, Service & Growth

vallartasupermarkets; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid vacation

Scholarship opportunities

Sick time

Job summary

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Seafood Lead in Duarte, CA to oversee daily seafood operations, ensure product quality and safety, and assist the Meat Manager in achieving sales and labor goals. You will train and motivate the seafood team while maintaining appealing, fresh displays.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months seafood experience, strong customer service, and basic computer skills. Flexibility to work afternoons/evenings and travel to other store locations as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months seafood or food handling experience in grocery, retail, or restaurant settings.
• Knowledge of seafood preparation, product presentation, and quality control.
• Ability to train, lead, and motivate a team.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Outlook, inventory systems).
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Willingness to transfer to other store locations if needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Meat Manager in planning and controlling Seafood operations to achieve sales, gross profit, and labor goals.
• Track sales, costs, and performance metrics while maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Minimize shrinkage and pilferage by implementing preventative measures.
• Audit pricing, codes, and tare weights to ensure accuracy and compliance with state laws.
• Train, mentor, and motivate seafood team members, setting performance expectations.
• Create welcoming, well-stocked, and visually appealing seafood displays.
• Rotate and replenish products to maintain freshness and meet Health Department regulations.
• Greet customers, provide extraordinary service, and address escalated concerns.
• Suggestively sell products and promote seafood offerings.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
• Enforce Vallarta’s dress code and safety policies.
• Report employee complaints, concerns, or injuries promptly to management.
• Support Meat and Cremería departments as needed during peak times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team motivation

Basic computer skills

Tools

Word

Outlook

Inventory systems

Job description

Vallarta Supermarkets is seeking a Seafood Lead in Duarte, CA to oversee daily seafood operations, ensure product quality and safety, and assist the Meat Manager in achieving sales and labor goals. You will train and motivate the seafood team while maintaining appealing, fresh displays.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 months seafood experience, strong customer service, and basic computer skills. Flexibility to work afternoons/evenings and travel to other store locations as needed is required.