Posted 3 months ago
Seafood Manager
@ STONG'S MARKETS LIMITED
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
Stong's Market is hiring a Seafood Manager to run the daily operations of its seafood department, lead a team of 5-8 staff, and drive sales through merchandising and vendor relationships. The role requires at least 2 years of seafood or related retail management experience, flexible availability including weekends, holidays and early mornings, and comfort working in cold coolers and freezers.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily seafood department operations and service standards
- Lead and train a team of 5-8 employees
- Manage inventory, stock rotation and replenishment
- Build vendor relationships and analyze sales data for revenue growth
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years managing a seafood department or related retail operations
- Experience supervising staff and operating POS systems
- Post-secondary program in hospitality, food service, business or retail management preferred
- Flexible availability including weekends, holidays and early mornings
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Retail |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | hospitality, food and beverage service management, business, retail management |
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STONG'S MARKETS LIMITED
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A grocery store built around you.
Full company description
Stong’s Market is your local full service grocery store, established in 1931 in Vancouver by Carson Stong. We are 100% BC owned and operated. At Stong’s, we offer a wide selection of products. We carry all major national brands as well as an extensive selection of unique, gourmet, natural and organic products. We pride ourselves on being the local grocer and in turn support local suppliers large and small. You can find hundreds of local brands throughout our stores. To top it off, our Meat Department is second to none. Our meat is cut fresh and packaged in-store by apprenticed meat cutters not at a central plant. Our selection includes exotic seafood and gourmet items such as pheasant, quail, and ostrich. Thank you for choosing to shop local.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,073
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 134
- Reported office locations
- 2150 Dollarton Hwy, Vancouver, BC V7H 0B5, CA
- 4221 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6S 2G1, CA
- 38078 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British Columbia V8B 0J2, CA
- 9686 137 St, Surrey, British Columbia V3T 4G7, CA
- Business categories
- Grocery
- Food and Beverage
- Wholesale
- Bakery
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- STONG'S MARKETS LIMITED
- Stong's Markets
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Stong’s Market is your local full service grocery store, established in 1931 in Vancouver by Carson Stong. We are 100% BC owned and operated. At Stong’s, we offer a wide selection of products. We carry all major national brands as well as an extensive selection of unique, gourmet, natural and organic products. We pride ourselves on being the local grocer and in turn support local suppliers large and small. You can…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail Groceries |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, BC |
| Organization type | Partnership |
| Year founded | 1931 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
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Job Summary:
We are looking for a Seafood Manager to organize daily operations and motivate our staff to provide excellent customer service. This role is responsible for ensuring that we always deliver the highest standards of product quality and merchandising. Our Seafood department is dedicated to supporting the local community by offering a diverse selection of seafood sourced from local vendors.
The ideal candidate should have experience in retail management, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering a positive shopping experience. You will lead a team, implement merchandising strategies, and drive sales growth while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Additionally, you should be available to work during opening hours, including weekends and holidays.
If you feel that this describes you, we hope you apply!
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily operations of the seafood department ensuring efficient processes and high standards of service
- Lead a team of 5-8 employees, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Monitor inventory levels, manage stock rotation, and ensure timely replenishment of products to minimize out-of-stock situations
- Create and maintain optimal team member scheduling, ensuring target labor costs are met
- Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, as well as company policies and procedures
- Uphold exceptional customer service standards by training staff to address customer inquiries and resolve issues effectively
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to secure quality products and favorable terms
- Analyze sales data and market trends to develop strategies for driving revenue growth and meeting financial targets
- Assist with other departmental functions which include but are not limited to rotating, stocking, cleaning and maintaining the appearance and organization of the store
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Abel to meet a flexible with work schedule including weekends, early morning and evenings
- Excellent interpersonal skills with staff and customers
- A proven team player and who is also team-focused
- Strong problem solving and in-the-moment decision-making skills, process improvement, strategic planning, verbal communication, customer focus, management proficiency
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Able to function well in a high-paced environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Education and Experience:
- Completion of a post-secondary program related to hospitality, food and beverage service management, business or retail management is preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of experience managing seafood department or related retail experience as well as supervising operations and staff is required
- Experience operating a point-of-sale systems
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
- Able to lift up to 25-40 pounds
- Comfortable working in a cold environment (coolers and freezers)
About Us
Stong’s Market is a locally owned, community focused grocery store. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver, North Vancouver, Squamish and Surrey locations. Our Stong’s Market Express Department are experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong’s name has a rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed to a unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience
Our Commitment
Stong’s Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Stong’s Market is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please notify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply online at stongs.com/careers/ or email their resume to [email protected]. You’re also welcome to stop by the store!
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