What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIALIST, SEAFOOD - SaveMart - 1020 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 position at SaveMart?
The Seafood Specialist is an integral part of a highly motivated team focused on serving guests with an emphasis on the overall Seafood/meat and Fresh Store guest experience to consistently meet or exceed guest expectations.
The Seafood Specialist is a main point of contact for all seafood product. Actively engaging and educating guests regarding a variety of seafood & fresh water options, cooking, seasoning and marinating techniques, handling techniques (raw & cooked), product texture, and places of origin (international and local). Advises guests on seafood selections with respect to cooking, grilling, and pairing with a variety of foods and beverages. Oversees seafood handling standards, food display preparation, and merchandise inventory optimization.
The Seafood Specialist creates a remarkable guest experience by exemplifying expertise, attention to detail and providing exceptional product knowledge. The Specialist is responsible for practicing safe food handling procedures, and handles all products in a safe, sanitary manner and keeps all areas and equipment of the department clean.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
· Provide guests with a remarkable shopping experience by greeting and thanking guests in a prompt, courteous and friendly manner, answering questions, responding to guest requests for seafood products and offering event planning suggestions
· Responsible for working under the Meat Manager in order to ensure the success of the store and department through excellent guest service and a demonstrated passion for food.
· Assist with achieving department financials (sales, profit and loss, budgets) by implementing best practices and optimization strategies
· Support the department’s merchandising plan and implementation, providing innovative solutions, emphasizing “fresh”
· Manage product rotation, spoils, shrink, and markdowns per company policy
· Oversee product schematic implementation, stocking and presentation standards, item tag integrity, country of origin standards, back room organization, and department inventory accuracy
· Accountable for department’s overall cleanliness/conditions
· Assist with ordering product (utilizes order/inventory system, pre-orders, promotion/seasonal planning)
· Contribute to overall store conditions (to include store safety, food safety, sanitation, hazardous waste, protection of company assets, etc.) ensuring a safe working and shopping experience
· Perform other duties as assigned