Assistant Seafood Manager

Date Posted:
05/11/2018
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The Rouses Assistant Seafood Manager is an important member of the leadership team, partnering with the Seafood Manager to maintain an efficiently run department and positive working environment for the team. They are responsible for the department in the Seafood Manager’s absence. While this individual is already skilled in seafood operations management, this position is a developmental role, positioning the individual to grow their team leadership capability, financial acumen and business insights. The position reports to the Seafood Manager.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Partnering with the entire Seafood team to achieve sales, profitability and labor targets
  • Guaranteeing a remarkable shopping environment including: friendly and helpful Seafood Department team members who deliver exceptional customer service experiences, fresh products, impeccable food safety, sanitation and cleanliness conditions, in-stock merchandise and accurate pricing/signing
  • Preparing all seafood offerings to company specifications and programs
  • Communicating effectively with customers, team members, store management and other Rouses business partners and vendors
  • Supervising completion of required department activities, such as creating value-added products, ordering, receiving, price checks, cost outs, transfers, and maintaining safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards
  • Training and coaching seafood department team members
  • Partnering with the Seafood Manager and Meat and Seafood Trainer to interpret financial results to determine opportunities and solutions
  • Contacting vendors to request credits or other needs
  • Following weekly merchandising direction and creating visually appealing displays
  • Evaluating product quality and freshness
  • Monitoring use and maintenance of department equipment and facilities
  • Using web apps to access reports, email and other systems
  • Completing required paperwork, forms, etc. accurately and on time
  • Conducting monthly physical inventory
  • Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Current Food Safety Management Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
  • Strong knowledge of retail Seafood Department products and operations
  • 1+ years of experience in a retail Seafood department
  • Able to work a flexible schedule
  • Able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen

Physical Requirements:

  • Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time
  • Able to distinguish product quality and freshness standards
  • Able to stoop, squat, reach and maneuver to move product, boxes, bags, shelving, carts and equipment
  • Able to lift 50 lbs.