Seafood Manager-Cosentino's Price Chopper #285- FULL TIME w/Benefits- 900 W Foxwood Dr. Raymore, Mo. 64083

Seafood Manager   Position Objective:  To assist customers in their shopping experience by leading all aspects of the Seafood team in a way that not only promotes growth for the company, but also results in a team that delivers the product and service Cosentino customers have come to expect. Reporting Structure:  This position formally reports to the Meat Manager.   Status:  This is an exempt position.

  Knowledge  The following is a list of any certifications, formal education, or training requirements for this position.  Essential Knowledge  * A valid driver’s license is required for deliveries.  * A food handling permit is required within the first 14 days of employment.    * Minimum of (1) year previous experience working in a retail seafood setting is required.    * Completion of ongoing training and development as listed on the Cosentino Learning Plan.    Non-Essential Knowledge  * A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

  Skills  The following is a list of the basic skill requirements for this position.    Essential Job Functions  * Able to effectively set and implement strategy for achieving operational excellence within the department (i.e. labor management, profit and sales analysis, etc.), as well as implement operational goals set at the corporate level.     * Clearly communicate to team members the goals that have been set for the department, then implement plans to reach the set goals.     * Provide direct supervision of the activities of all other members of the deli team in a manner that is operationally effective, but is also motivating and respectful.    * Provide effective coaching, corrective actions, and performance evaluations to improve individual and team performance.   * Address employee relations issues and, if needed, effectively work with the Human Resource team to resolve issues.    * Promote a positive overall team atmosphere that includes cooperation and teamwork, high morale, positive interpersonal interactions and communications, and recognition for a job well done.     * Conduct effective interviews to hire the highest quality candidates for the team.    * Create schedules that effectively manage labor costs in a way that successfully balances the customer’s need for service with the company’s need to closely monitor expenditures.    * Resolve customer complaints in a professional manner and recognize when it is appropriate to involve a member of the store management team.    * Know and implement the Cosentino Customer Service Standards.    * Promote new items and weekly specials through effective merchandising and creative displays.    * Be knowledgeable about department items, procedures and policies so customer questions can be answered accurately and courteously.    * Effectively manage the inventory process at all levels (i.e.

accurately counting and tracking items, efficient planning and ordering of product).  * Follow all guidelines on the proper techniques of cutting and/or preparing items for placement in the display cases.    * Meet or exceed productivity standards to produce desired team and individual results.      * Monitor all product expiration dates and ensure that all items are properly rotated.    * Monitor products for any damaged, un-saleable, or returnable products that should be removed and follow proper procedures for damage claims.    * Quickly and accurately change shelf tags, change price markers on displays, and label/price mark merchandise.    * Actively work to keep your work area and your department as a whole clean and safe for customers and coworkers.