Seafood Department Manager - Vista

Full Time, Vista, CA, US Salary: $20.00 to $24.00 hourly Seafood Department Manager Why You'll Love This Job Lead the seafood department in a fast-paced, community-focused grocery environment. You’ll manage fresh seafood inventory, displays, and a small team, ensuring every customer experiences the best selection and service. This is a hands‑on leadership role — you’ll be prepping fish, training staff, and shaping a department people rave about. Essential Functions Lead daily seafood department operations Receive, prep, cut, and merchandise fresh seafood and shellfish Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (FDA/HACCP) Train, mentor, and supervise team members on product knowledge, knife skills, and customer service Manage inventory, ordering, pricing, and shrink Create eye‑catching seafood displays that drive sales Address and resolve customer questions or concerns promptly Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient department Who You Are 1+ year of leadership experience in seafood, grocery, or perishable departments 2+ years retail or customer‑facing food experience preferred Hand‑on seafood experience: cutting, prepping, merchandising Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices Proven ability to coach, mentor, and motivate a team Comfortable with inventory, reporting, and basic math Tech‑savvy: email, inventory, and operational software proficiency Motivated, energetic, and ready to lead by example Day in the Life Receiving early‑morning seafood deliveries Prepping fresh fish for display and sale Training your team on knife skills, trimming, and merchandising Engaging with loyal customers and offering advice Keeping the department spotless, fresh, and inviting Physical & Work Requirements Lift up to 50 lbs regularly Stand and walk most of the day Work in wet/cold environments (freezers, coolers, seafood cases) Bend, reach, and safely handle knives and other tools Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required by store schedule Perks & Benefits Competitive weekly pay with clear growth potential Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with employer match Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Flexible scheduling Employee discount for you & 1 household member Career growth opportunities in store leadership Frazier Farms Market is an EEO/AAP employer. All hiring decisions are made based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to protected status. Shift Schedule Shifts generally start at 5:00 AM (opening), 10:00 AM (mid), and 1:30 PM (closing) as a guideline. This is a full‑time management position requiring flexibility to work any day of the week, including holidays. Closing shifts may extend until 10:00 PM, even though store hours are 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Shift assignments may vary based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Frazier Farms Market