Seafood Manager

val's services; Bayfield (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Wisconsin is looking for a Retail Department Lead to oversee daily operations in a busy store. You will supervise staff, manage inventory, and ensure safety and company standards to meet performance goals.

You will train associates, schedule labor, monitor metrics, and maintain product knowledge while executing promotions. This role emphasizes leadership, problem-solving, and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Retail experience and supervisory background preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations and management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Spanish skills may be desirable depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory orders to maintain freshness and quality.
• Review received orders for quality, condition, and storage.
• Supervise stocking, production, and handling of spoiled products.
• Ensure product knowledge, promotions, and sales plan execution.
• Oversee scheduling, labor, overtime, and payroll.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive department following food safety.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals, forecasts, and metrics.
• Lead staffing, training, and performance development of associates.
• Participate in meetings and communicate effectively to implement policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview:

Lead daily department operations in a retail store, ensuring staff training, full staffing, and adherence to company standards to meet performance goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory ordering, maintaining product freshness and quality using control procedures.
• Review and validate received orders for quality, condition, and storage.
• Supervise team activities including stocking, production, and handling spoiled products.
• Ensure product knowledge, promotional adherence, and execution of sales plans.
• Oversee scheduling, labor, overtime, and payroll within company guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and attractive department while following food safety and safety protocols.
• Develop and monitor departmental goals, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Participate in meetings, communicate effective, and implement company policies.
• Lead staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required; retail experience and supervisory background preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, management systems, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strategic planning, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, with the capacity to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Depending on location, Spanish communication skills may be highly desirable.

Additional Information:

This role requires adherence to safety and food safety standards, with a focus on operational excellence and team leadership in a retail environment. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.