Full-Time

Seafood Manager

Updated on 7/28/2026

Deadline 8/3/26
Albertsons

Albertsons

10,001+ employees

Grocery retailer offering in-store, pickup, delivery

Compensation Overview

$21.15 - $24.15/hr

+ Bonus

Bellingham, WA, USA

In Person

On-site role in Ferndale, WA; weekend/holiday work may be required.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management

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Requirements
  • 2 years of department operations experience or equivalent education to be knowledgeable of the nature of every position within the department.
  • Knowledge of fundamental management concepts, practices and procedures related to food service, merchandising and retail operations.
  • Ability to learn basic knowledge of all products carried in the department including willingness to taste and evaluate seafood, chef express, beef, pork and poultry products.
  • Ability to follow instructions and procedures for proper handling of knives and other cutting equipment.
  • Strong work ethic with ability to follow instructions and procedures applying effective time management skills.
  • Ability to comprehend, interpret and analyze instructions, correspondence, government regulations, financial reports, legal documents, packing lists, manifests, pick sheets/fulfillment orders, inventory count sheets, movement/volume reports.
  • Proven success with mentoring, motivating and leading a team.
  • Math skills necessary, but not limited to: the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, follow recipes, gross margins, markup and percentages, analyzing variance, completing reports, budgeting labor and sales, completing sales transactions and calculating discounts.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
  • Excellent communicator with ability to professionally and courteously interact with guests, crew members, store management team, corporate sales managers and leadership. This includes answering telephone calls and using in-store intercom system.
  • Ability to work with cleaning chemicals and detergents in order to clean and sanitize tools using without allergic reaction.
  • Ability to work around food ingredients, produce and spices without allergic reaction.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age due to equipment use and work environment.
  • Current State Food Handler’s Permit must be maintained.
Responsibilities
  • Provides direct leadership to seafood department crew members including: planning and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, coaching sessions and administering discipline when needed, providing training and development opportunities, rewarding crew members, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
  • Actively participates, trains and mentors seafood department crew members to enthusiastically demonstrate, educate and sell fresh seafood, service meat and chef express products.
  • Manages training process for all new seafood crew members through their probationary period including completion of onboarding activities and department specific training videos on the in-house LMS. Completes and submits documentation to Human Resources including Fresh Sheets and New Hire Training Guides.
  • Conducts daily team huddles during each shift in order to communicate sales goals and to reinforce guest service expectations withall seafood department crew members.
  • Writes and places orders for all ingredients, products and supplies. Checks in order when load is received and dates, stocks and organizes all dry storage, freezers and coolers.
  • Prepares seafood, service meat and chef express products for sale by filleting, wrapping and pricing products following established department and company policies and procedures.
  • Writes daily plans and weekly work schedules that anticipate the needs of the business.
  • Ensures execution of all seafood programs and corporate promotions at store level by working directly with the Seafood Sales Manager on product selection and mix.
  • Controls and maintains inventory following FIFO principles in order to achieve consistent margin.
  • Responsible for rotation of merchandise and maintenance of displays ensuring our products meet our freshness guarantee at all times.
  • Coordinates validation, item authorization, sign making and all seafood department related POS maintenance.
  • Ensures that all displays are properly stocked.
  • Maintains accurate records for damaged/spoiled merchandise in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Complies with all food and workplace safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensures safety, cleanliness, and sanitation of work area and equipment.
  • Works towards acquiring product knowledge within all departments in order to respond to guest questions and provide informative information about merchandise.
  • Stays updated on weekly specials, coupons and other company promotions that encourage an environment that delights our guests.
  • Works in and cultivates a team oriented work environment that inspires collaboration and cooperation.
  • Store is open seven days a week and may require weekend, holiday and shift work.

Albertsons operates as a major U.S. grocery retailer with stores and digital channels. Customers shop in-store or via curbside pickup and home delivery, and a subscription program offers monthly credits to boost loyalty. Its website and app provide digital coupons, weekly ads, and shopping lists to simplify shopping and encourage repeat visits. The company differentiates itself by combining a wide store footprint with digital tools and a loyalty-driven, omnichannel approach to deliver convenient, affordable groceries and sustain revenue.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boise, Idaho

Founded

1939

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What believers are saying

  • Retail-media ads can monetize meal-planning and basket-building intent.
  • Store closures and automation can improve cost discipline after the Kroger failure.
  • Own-channel promotions can shift customers toward higher-margin Albertsons app orders.

What critics are saying

  • Walmart's scale keeps compressing Albertsons' margins through price competition.
  • The blocked Kroger merger destroyed expected synergies and wasted $1.5 billion.
  • Sponsored AI search can erode trust if shoppers perceive paid ranking bias.

What makes Albertsons unique

  • Albertsons operates 2,244 stores across 35 states and D.C.
  • Its omnichannel model includes pickup, delivery, digital coupons, and mobile shopping.
  • Criteo powers Albertsons' AI conversational search retail-media integration.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

16%

2 year growth

16%
Fox Business
Apr 2nd, 2026
Albertsons closes 20 stores, cuts hundreds of jobs after $24.6B Kroger merger blocked

Albertsons is closing additional stores and cutting jobs nationwide following the collapse of its $24.6 billion merger with Kroger. The Boise-based grocery chain, which operates Safeway, Vons and Pavilions, has shut roughly 20 stores in 2025. Recent closures include Vons locations in Escondido and Redlands, California, eliminating 135 jobs, and stores across Texas and Washington, DC, affecting over 200 workers. The company is pivoting to cost-cutting measures, including automation and artificial intelligence investments, as it competes with Walmart and other low-cost operators. A federal judge blocked the merger in 2024, ruling it would reduce competition and raise prices. Kroger and Albertsons spent approximately $1.5 billion pursuing the deal. Albertsons' stock has declined over the past year as it restructures operations independently.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 31st, 2026
Major US grocery chains close dozens of stores, lay off thousands

Major US supermarket chains are closing underperforming stores and warehouses as they compete with big-box retailers like Walmart and Target. Kroger is closing three California locations in March, laying off 171 workers, following the closure of nine fulfilment centres and elimination of 1,700 jobs in November 2025. Albertsons is shutting two North Texas supermarkets and laying off 138 workers by 25 April, adding to 20 closures in 2025. The company also closed 12 Safeway locations across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November 2025 and eliminated 380 corporate office positions. Ahold Delhaize USA announced it would close six e-commerce fulfilment centres in Pennsylvania and Virginia, transitioning to store-based fulfilment. Despite closures, chains maintain they remain committed to their markets and continue opening new locations.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 10th, 2026
Albertsons closes 120-year-old Vons grocery store in California, cuts 65 jobs

Albertsons is closing a Vons supermarket in Escondido, California, by 1 May, laying off 65 employees. The store's pharmacy will shut earlier on 16 April. The company cited underperformance and failure to meet financial expectations as reasons for the closure. The closure follows Albertsons shutting 20 locations in 2025, including 12 Safeway stores across Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico in November. The company also eliminated 380 corporate jobs in Arizona and California last year. Supermarket chains continue struggling against big-box retailers like Walmart, which controls 23.6% of the US grocery market. Grocery chains face rising costs, changing consumer preferences and unfavourable lease rates. Kroger recently closed three California stores and nine fulfilment centres, eliminating about 1,700 jobs.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 8th, 2026
Albertsons appoints McDonald's CIO Brian Rice to board, issues $2.1B in notes to fund digital push

Albertsons Companies has appointed Brian Rice, McDonald's executive vice president and global chief information officer, to its board of directors, expanding the board to 11 members as of February 25, 2026. Rice brings extensive experience in digital transformation, data and cybersecurity. The appointment signals Albertsons' commitment to advancing its digital retail and supply chain operations. However, the move doesn't materially change near-term challenges around e-commerce economics and ongoing margin pressure from labour costs and union negotiations. The board expansion coincides with Albertsons' debt refinancing, including $1.2 billion of 2032 notes and $900 million of 2034 notes issued in February 2026. Albertsons' narrative projects $86.1 billion revenue and $1.1 billion earnings by 2028, requiring 2.1% yearly revenue growth.

Business Wire
Feb 12th, 2026
Albertsons joins OpenAI ad pilot to test ChatGPT shopping integration ahead of Valentine's Day

Albertsons Companies has joined OpenAI's advertising pilot programme to test ad formats in ChatGPT ahead of Valentine's Day. The grocery retailer will display ads when users search for terms like "best flowers for Valentine's Day" or "chocolates and sweets as a gift", directing shoppers to deals and products available for delivery in as little as 30 minutes. The pilot includes Albertsons' banners such as Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw's. As the programme develops, Albertsons Media Collective plans to help brand partners reach audiences through ChatGPT. The initiative builds on Albertsons' AI strategy, which includes recently launched shopping assistants AskAI and Albertsons AI. The company reports strong early engagement with these tools, showing double-digit basket growth.