Seafood Manager

Albertsons Companies; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages paid weekly

Associate discounts

Health & retirement benefits

Paid time off

Training and development

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Albertsons Companies in Merrimack, NH is seeking a Seafood Department Manager. You will lead daily seafood operations, ensure freshness, manage customer service, and drive department performance with hands-on leadership. You'll train and schedule clerks, execute merchandising programs, monitor inventory, and uphold food-safety standards.

Flexible shifts and a collaborative team await. The role offers competitive weekly pay, health benefits, associate discounts, and opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in seafood department operations and fish handling.
• Ability to train and coach associates and schedule effectively.
• Strong communication and time management to ensure service standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily seafood department operations focusing on customer service and freshness.
• Provide friendly service and respond to customer requests and orders.
• Coordinate training, scheduling, and task assignments for clerks.
• Execute merchandising programs, displays, and pricing per guidelines.
• Prepare seafood items including cutting, wrapping, labeling, and stocking.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and equipment.
• Monitor product freshness and remove unsellable items.
• Manage ordering, inventory, and receiving to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Track temperature checks for coolers and freezers.
• Maintain signage and communicate updates; ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Seafood handling

Customer service

Team coordination

Merchandising

Food safety

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 w ages 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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