Seafood Manager

Socket.dev; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Associate discounts

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies is seeking a Seafood Department Manager to oversee daily seafood operations, ensuring high standards of freshness, service, and department readiness. You will lead staff, coordinate schedules, and implement merchandising programs to drive sales.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, adherence to food safety, and strong teamwork in a fast‑paced environment. Flexible availability including evenings and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in seafood handling, merchandising, and customer service.
• Ability to train, coach, and support associates.
• Strong attention to freshness, safety, and store standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations with focus on service, freshness, and readiness.
• Provide friendly, courteous service and respond to customer requests.
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignment for seafood clerks.
• Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing per guidelines.
• Monitor product freshness and remove unsellable items.
• Manage ordering, inventory levels, and receiving to maintain in‑stock conditions.

Skills

Seafood handling

Customer service

Team leadership

Inventory management

Training & coaching

Merchandising

Tools

Store systems

Scales & labeling tools

Job description

Why choose us?

Are you ready to take the next step in your people management career? Join us for an exciting opportunity as a Seafood Department Manager, where product quality, customer service, and department execution come together.

At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for team‑focused managers who are passionate about customer service, product quality, and operational consistency. As a Seafood Department Manager, you will oversee daily seafood department operations, support sales goals, and ensure high standards for freshness, merchandising, and service. This role offers a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment where your work directly supports customer satisfaction and department performance.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with fresh, reliable products and consistent service. Bring your interest in food handling, merchandising, and team collaboration to a role where you help maintain department standards, support your associates, and ensure customers receive a quality seafood selection every day.

Main responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Seafood Department 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

We are looking for candidates who possess the following:

Soft skills:

• Strong customer‑service focus with a positive team presence

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Strong organization and time management abilities

• Ability to follow processes and maintain consistency in daily work

Skill areas:

• Seafood handling, preparation, and merchandising execution

• Inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation

• Scheduling, task coordination, and team support

• Food safety, sanitation, and compliance practices

Knowledge:

• Seafood product handling, storage, and freshness standards

• Merchandising and display techniques

• Store systems, scales, and labeling tools

Abilities:

• Ability to review inventory levels and product movement

• Ability to train, coach, and support associate development

• Ability to lift, carry, and handle product and equipment

• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and maintain cleanliness standards

• Travel requirements: None

• Other requirements: Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays; reliable attendance; compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and the Code of Business Conduct

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

• Competitive wages paid weekly

• Associate discounts

• Health and financial well‑being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)

• Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits

• Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development

• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

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A copy of the full job description can be made available to you.

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well‑being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!

Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well‑known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.

Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well‑being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Pay Transparency:

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and mayvary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications.Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range.Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation Pay or Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bereavement pay, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401k eligibility). [If applicable:]Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus.