Seafood Manager Jobs
Seafood Manager jobs are open across grocery retail, wholesale distribution, and food service, from department lead to senior seafood manager, with specializations in inventory control, supplier relations, and fresh and prepared seafood operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.
Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management.
Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Job Responsibilities:
High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitor profitability, and manage inventory.
Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
Thorough product knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
Experience
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
The wage range for this position is $21.55-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.
A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren't just a grocery store: we're world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops and maintains creative store layout and product merchandising.
Works with Team Leader to achieve sales, purchasing, and labor targets.
Assists Team Leader in analysis of sales, reports, and labor.
Assists team leader in annual sales and expense projections and budget preparation.
Assists team leader with ordering and inventory management.
Works with Team Leader to resolve team concerns or issues.
Functions as point person and departmental person in charge in absence of Team Leader.
Sets and achieves the highest standards of retail execution.
Fosters and encourages a positive environment of outstanding teamwork, mutual respect, and exceptional morale.
Maintains awareness of customer flows and needs and directs Team Members as necessary to satisfy and delight customers; responds promptly to customer needs and questions.
Selects, trains, develops, mentors, motivates, and counsels Team Members in a manner that sustains a high-performance team and minimizes turnover.
Communicates and maintains Team Member safety and security standards. Provides timely, thorough, and thoughtful performance evaluations.
Consistently communicates and models WFM vision and goals
Job Responsibilities:
High energy, enthusiastic, and displays an affinity for our products, core values, and company philosophy.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitor profitability, and manage inventory.
Growth mindset towards greater responsibility and ownership.
Desire to coach and mentor others for growth.
Excellent interpersonal, motivational, team building, and customer relationship skills.
Capable of teaching others in a positive and constructive manner.
Thorough product knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
Proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability, and managing inventory.
Demonstrated decision-making ability, leadership skills, and ability to prioritize and delegate.
Proficiency with email, Microsoft Office, and operations-related applications.
Experience
- 18+ months retail Team Member experience and 6+ months of supervisory experience
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions
Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
In an 8-hour work day: standing/walking 6-8 hours.
Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling.
Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching.
Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals.
Exposure to temperatures: <32 degrees Fahrenheit (freezing), 32-40 degrees Fahrenheit (refrigerators), >90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ability to work in a wet and cold environment.
Ability to handle knives and other cutting equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to use tools and equipment, including box cutters, electric pallet jacks, and other heavy machinery.
Note: The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for the position and is not meant as an exhaustive list. This document does not reflect all job duties or requirements for every position. Requirements build as one progresses through the job levels, so any job duties required at a lower level may be required at the higher level in addition to the duties listed for that higher level. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business conditions, departmental or geographic location, and/or needs for the particular position. An individual must demonstrate successful performance in their current position before being considered for promotion. In addition, in order to promote into a higher-level position, a business need for the promotion must exist and the candidate must be considered the most qualified person for the new position. Completion of certain milestones such as obtaining an advanced degree or certification, time in current position, or developing skills to perform at the higher-level role do not guarantee a promotion.
The wage range for this position is $21.55-$35.00 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits offers a wide range of benefits for Full and Part-Time Team Members, including eligibility for a store discount, paid time off, financial wellness, health & wellness support programs, and access to other Team Member perks. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire and may vary based on work location, length of service, and job type (such as regular or seasonal). Click here for benefit details.At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.
Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.
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Who's Hiring
- Whole Foods Market24
- Hannaford12
- 99 Ranch Market6
- Hy-Vee3
- Save More Marketplace3
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in seafood manager jobs.
- 2 or more years of seafood department experience in retail or food service
- Demonstrated knowledge of fresh, frozen, and prepared seafood product handling
- ServSafe Food Manager certification or equivalent state-issued credential
- Experience with inventory management, ordering, and shrink reduction
- Ability to maintain and merchandise a full-service and self-service seafood case
- Knowledge of HACCP guidelines and department-level food safety compliance
Tips for Your Seafood Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to seafood-specific metrics
Hiring managers want to see shrink percentages, case volume, and gross margin results, not just job duties. Pull actual numbers from your department's performance, even rough figures, to show you understand the business side of running a seafood counter.
Highlight your food safety certifications prominently
ServSafe and state-required food handler certifications belong in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume. Many applicant tracking systems screen for these terms before a human ever reads your application, so don't bury them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists seafood manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by department format and volume
A full-service seafood counter at a regional grocer is a different job than a seafood lead at a high-volume club store. Read postings carefully for mentions of service case vs. self-service, weekly pound volume, and live product handling so you're applying to roles that actually match your background.
Prepare concrete answers about ordering and waste
Interviewers for seafood manager roles almost always ask how you managed ordering cycles and controlled shrink or spoilage. Walk through a specific example: what your ordering cadence was, how you adjusted for seasonal demand, and what you did when product sat too long.
Negotiate start date around your HACCP training status
If you're mid-certification for HACCP or a state seafood handler endorsement, raise it during the offer conversation. Many employers will schedule your official start date to follow certification completion, which protects both sides and shows you're serious about compliance.
Seafood Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most seafood managers?
The companies hiring the most seafood managers right now include Whole Foods Market, Hannaford, and 99 Ranch Market, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and Nevada, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional grocery chains and warehouse club retailers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many seafood manager jobs are remote?
About 14% of seafood manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most department roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include seafood procurement, vendor relations, and corporate category management roles rather than store-level department manager positions.
How do you become a seafood manager?
Most seafood managers move up from seafood clerk or seafood associate roles, building hands-on experience with product handling, case merchandising, and ordering. Earning a ServSafe Food Manager certification strengthens your candidacy significantly. Demonstrating that you can manage shrink, hit margin targets, and lead a small team is typically what moves you from associate to manager level.
Can you get hired as a seafood manager with little experience?
Some employers will consider candidates with strong food service or meat department backgrounds even without direct seafood experience, especially if you hold a current food safety certification. Emphasizing transferable skills like inventory control, perishable product handling, and customer service in a food environment can offset a shorter seafood-specific record. Entry-level department lead roles are often the clearest path in.
What does the seafood manager interview process look like?
Interviews for seafood manager roles typically begin with a phone screen focused on your department background and certifications, followed by one or two in-person rounds. Expect situational questions about handling spoilage, managing a short-staffed shift, and dealing with a difficult vendor. Some employers ask you to walk their seafood case and offer observations on merchandising or product quality as part of the final interview.
Where can I find and apply to seafood manager jobs?
You can find and apply to seafood manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and experience level, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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