SEAFOOD/DEPT LEADER

Colorado Springs, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.75 - $15.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health care benefits

Paid Time Off

mental health support

401(k) participation

Group Term Life Insurance

Annual performance bonus

associate discounts

Job Description

King Soopers, a prominent grocery retail company based in Colorado, has been serving the communities of Colorado and Wyoming since its merger with The Kroger Company in 1983. As part of the Kroger family of companies, King Soopers is dedicated to creating exceptional grocery shopping experiences with food at the heart of its mission. With over 115 stores, the company unites a diverse workforce passionate about delivering quality products and outstanding customer care. King Soopers embodies core values such as respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety, which are deeply embedded in its workplace culture and everyday business operations. The company offers a supportive environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, emphasizing teamwork, community engagement, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Joining King Soopers means becoming part of a company that values people and strives to help associates thrive in their careers and personal lives.

The Seafood Department Manager role at King Soopers is a key leadership position entrusted with overseeing all functions related to the seafood department. This role requires a dedicated professional who can provide exceptional service to create memorable customer experiences. A major focus is maintaining a safe and clean environment that encourages repeat business while meeting or exceeding sales and profit goals established by the company. The Seafood Department Manager supervises, directs, and supports all team members within the department, ensuring compliance with company standards and local regulations concerning food safety and quality assurance. This position demands an individual with strong communication skills, effective team leadership, and the ability to manage inventory, scheduling, and budgeting within the department. Responsibilities also include preparing seafood products to meet customer specifications, engaging customers by sharing product knowledge and samples, and driving business initiatives aligned with store and corporate goals. The role offers flexible scheduling options in both full-time and part-time capacities, along with competitive benefits designed to support the well-being and professional development of the associate. If you are purpose-driven, passionate about food, and eager to grow your career in a welcoming and diverse environment, this position at King Soopers provides abundant opportunities to develop and succeed while making a positive impact on your community.

Job Requirements

Effective communication skills
Knowledge of basic math
Ability to handle stressful situations
Current food handlers permit once employed
Possess adequate knife handling skills and knife speed

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Management experience
Knowledge of cutting, traying, wrapping, and labeling
Seafood experience
Retail experience
Second language: speaking, reading and/or writing

Job Duties

Promote trust and respect among associates by communicating company, department, and job specific information
Collaborate with associates and promote teamwork to help achieve company/store goals
Establish performance goals for department and empower associates to meet or exceed targets
Develop adequate scheduling to manage customer volume throughout hours of operation
Train and develop associates on performance of their job and participate in the performance appraisal process
Adhere to all local, state and federal laws, and company guidelines
Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by possessing knowledge of products sold within the department
offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about
inform customers of specials
Cut seafood to customers' requests using proper cutting equipment and provide them with fresh/frozen products they have ordered
Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions
Partner with store management to create and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results
Inform and educate department associates about current, upcoming and special in-store promotions
Prepare and submit seasonal critiques for the sales and merchandising supervisor
Monitor and control expenses for the department
Assist store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports
Schedule routine price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs
Maintain compliance with all country of origin labeling and regulations
Plan, organize and supervise the inventory process
Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines
Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management
Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate personnel of any items in need of repair
Notify management of customer or employee accidents
Report all safety risks, or issues, and illegal activity, including: robbery, theft or fraud
Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment
Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner
Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information
Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues
Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and/or older adults
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation