DEPT. SPECIALIST, (SEAFOOD) - SaveMart - 1020 Al Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

The DEPT. SPECIALIST, (SEAFOOD 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 DEPT. SPECIALIST, (SEAFOOD 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 DEPT. SPECIALIST, (SEAFOOD 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