Head Of Department - Nights

Produce Department Manager
Citarella is one of the most iconic premium food retailers in the United States, built on more than a century of culinary heritage and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Established in New York City in 1912 as a neighborhood seafood shop, the company has evolved into a family-run gourmet market destination known for "fresh from the source" standards, deep product expertise, and a hospitality-forward customer experience.
The brand is widely recognized for extraordinary seafood and a best-in-class assortment of prime dry-aged meats, chef-prepared foods, scratch-made pastries, artisanal cheeses, cured meats, smoked fish, and a curated lineup of private-label products. Citarella's next chapter requires scaling this high-standard, founder-driven business into a durable, professionally managed enterprise capable of sustained growth across markets and channels—while preserving the quality, culture, and customer intimacy that define the brand.
As the Produce Department Manager, you are a key player in overseeing and managing all aspects of the produce department including but not limited to: department profitability, displays, oversee inventory control and leading the team to successfully drive business/sales. Our guest is the heart of our business. As the Produce Department Manager, you will be responsible for providing every guest with an exceptional shopping experience; All Produce Department Managers must have produce and perishable foods knowledge, hospitality skills, positive energy, be dependable, possess basic math skills and excellent communication skills.
Oversee day to day operations of the produce department.
Receive merchandise, break down pallets, manage vendor invoices and make sure product is to Citarella standards.
Manage department profitability, merchandising, guest service, appearance, and team member supervision.
Manage and maintain department inventory levels.
Collaborate with buyer to ensure proper product assortment, merchandising, ordering and inventory control.
Monitor quality, freshness, culling of merchandise, and safeguard proper product rotation. Ensure department is cleaned and maintained throughout all shifts (produce displays, coolers, and work areas etc.)
Flexibility schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
Vast knowledge of handling perishable items and product rotation.
Food safety and sanitation knowledge.
Ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, and are self-motivated.
Team builder and brand ambassador.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills; Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel
In return, we offer competitive wages, medical/dental/vision /company sponsored life insurance benefits, flexible spending accounts, employee discounts, paid time off, 401k retirement savings plan with company match!