Seafood Team Leader

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Seafood Team Leader to manage the Seafood department and guide Team Members in delivering Fresh, high-quality seafood. You will lead by example, coach for success, and ensure the department operates efficiently with a focus on guest satisfaction.

You will oversee hiring, training, budgeting, inventory, and safety, while developing future leaders and maintaining an inclusive environment. This role reports to the Seafood Department leadership.

Qualifications

• Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation.
• Retail leadership or supervisory experience; prior roles as Peer Trainer or in-store champion are a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Food Safety certification or licensing required.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Age 18+.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select and train Team Members.
• Direct the work of Team Members.
• Assess Team Members’ productivity and determine promotions or changes in status.
• Handle Team Member issues including complaints and conflicts.
• Discipline Team Members as needed.
• Plan and distribute work.
• Ensure safety and security of Team Members and store.
• Manage department or location budget.
• Manage inventory for department or location; monitor shrink.
• Oversee training to reduce turnover and improve efficiency.
• Provide motivational leadership and set a positive example.
• Identify strengths and development opportunities within the team and plan scheduling accordingly.
• Develop future leaders and foster an inclusive, diverse environment.
• Maintain safety as a top priority for Team Members, guests, and products.
• Inspire the team to deliver best-in-class food quality and service.
• Set and strive for aggressive sales and profit goals while controlling shrink.
• Establish ongoing communication with the team so members are informed and prepared to excel.
• Coordinate with Merchandising to ensure promotions are clearly communicated.
• Propose innovative plans to improve the business and review performance metrics to drive results.
• Oversee period inventories and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team management

Coaching & feedback

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Our Seafood Team Leader manages the entire Seafood team and keeps it running like a well-oiled machine. You'll be the one who Team Members and guests look to for guidance on the freshest catch of the day and the best way to prepare that Mahi Mahi in their cart. Leaders are accountable for the operating performance of the department at all times. Be a Leader by representing the organization in a professional manner. Promote and develop individuals with mutual respect, inclusion, diversity and dignity. Coach Team Members on a regular basis with timely feedback — identify opportunities for development and coach for success.

Job Description

Experience Required: Retail work experience or Store Leader recommendation

Experience Desired: Retail leadership or supervisory experience; Successful performance as a Peer Trainer, in-store champion, or other similar role; Demonstrated product knowledge relevant to department; Satisfactory performance and discipline record

Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

Certification or Licensing Required: Food Safety

Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds

Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Your principal, main, major or most important duty includes one or some combination of the following tasks:
• 1. interview, select and train Team Members;
• 2. direct the work of Team Members;
• 3. appraise Team Members’ productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status;
• 4. handle Team Member issues including, but not limited to complaints;
• 5. discipline Team Members;
• 6. plan the work;
• 7. distribute or assign the work among Team Members;
• 8. provide for the safety and security of Team Members or the store;
• 9. manage the budget for your department or location;
• 10. manage inventory for your department or location; or
• 11. monitor or implement compliance measures
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate training provided to department Team Members to reduce turnover, promote efficiency and control labor costs.
• Provide motivational leadership to an amazing team by focusing on respect and by setting an exemplary example.
• Identify strengths and opportunities of the team and think strategically when making moves and scheduling.
• Develop future leaders, identify Team Members who are poised to rise through the ranks and remember our people are our best asset!
• Nurture an environment of inclusion and diversity, giving each Team Member a voice.
• Maintain safety as the top priority in all aspects of our work: for Team Members, for guests and for products.
• Inspire the team and our guests with a passion for food and a willingness to go the extra mile to provide the best product.
• Set and reach aggressive sales and profit goals by making suggestions when appropriate, while also managing shrink.
• Establish an ongoing communication plan with the team, ensuring that all Team Members are informed and prepared to put their best food forward!
• Communicate with the merchandising team to ensure that promotions are properly communicated to Team Members and guests.
• Make innovative plans and suggestions to improve our business.
• Review and analyze financial, LOB reports, and historical reports to improve performance in sales, profits, shrink, labor controls, and reduction.
• Oversee period inventories for accuracy and monitor weekly fluctuations in inventory and shrink dollars.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.