Seafood Manager
Jetro Restaurant Depot · South Hackensack, NJ
About this role
JOB DETAILS
Job Summary
The Seafood Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the seafood department, including inventory management, product quality, merchandising, and team performance. This role ensures operations align with company standards, maintain high levels of freshness and food safety, and support overall sales and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily seafood department operations to ensure product availability, quality, and presentationMaintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment practicesEnsure all seafood products are handled, stored, and displayed in accordance with company and food safety standardsMonitor product freshness and quality, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable itemsSupervise and manage department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures and performance expectationsCoordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to support sales and customer engagementReview inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to identify and address concernsOversee receiving processes by ensuring incoming seafood is properly inspected for quality and accuracyMaintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations
Qualifications
Previous experience in seafood, grocery, retail, or warehouse operationsStrong understanding of inventory control, product handling, and stock managementKnowledge of food safety and sanitation standardsExperience leading or managing a teamStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsBasic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing a seafood or perishable departmentFamiliarity with food safety regulations and audit expectationsBackground in high-volume retail or wholesale environments
Work Environment / Expectations
Primarily retail or warehouse environment with temperature-controlled areas. Requires standing, walking, and handling products for extended periods. May require schedule flexibility based on department needs.
Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchPaid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policySix (6) Paid Company HolidaysTuition Reimbursement Program (subject to eligibility and plan guidelines)Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other optional benefits)Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You and Your FamilyAll benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms
Job Ref #: 13a4d23e-f04c-4b85-8e37-35d84a0c3771
Date Posted: 2024-12-03
Qualifications
- Previous experience in seafood, grocery, retail, or warehouse operations
- Strong understanding of inventory control, product handling, and stock management
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
- Experience leading or managing a team
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or similar tools
- May require schedule flexibility based on department needs
Benefits
- Benefits & Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) in accordance with company policy
- Six (6) Paid Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (subject to eligibility and plan guidelines)
- Additional Voluntary Supplemental Benefits (may include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other optional benefits)
- Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package Designed to Support You and Your Family
- All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms
Responsibilities
- The Seafood Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the seafood department, including inventory management, product quality, merchandising, and team performance
- This role ensures operations align with company standards, maintain high levels of freshness and food safety, and support overall sales and customer satisfaction
- Oversee daily seafood department operations to ensure product availability, quality, and presentation
- Maintain accurate inventory levels through proper stock control, rotation, and replenishment practices
- Ensure all seafood products are handled, stored, and displayed in accordance with company and food safety standards
- Monitor product freshness and quality, ensuring timely removal or disposition of unsellable items
- Supervise and manage department staff to ensure adherence to company procedures and performance expectations
- Coordinate merchandising, signage, and product displays to support sales and customer engagement
- Review inventory trends, shrink, and discrepancies to identify and address concerns
- Oversee receiving processes by ensuring incoming seafood is properly inspected for quality and accuracy
- Maintain department cleanliness, organization, and compliance with applicable regulations
- Primarily retail or warehouse environment with temperature-controlled areas
- Requires standing, walking, and handling products for extended periods