Who Is Bristol Farms?

Since opening our first market in Rolling Hills, CA, Bristol Farms has brought people together around a love for cooking and sharing delicious food. We have worked to create a community of curious foodies – people who enjoyed exploring the aisles and discovering new and exciting ingredients. We know that in order to achieve this goal, we must provide the freshest, highest-quality, locally sourced meat, seafood and produce, compliment it with an awesome array of groceries in each aisle and create an extraordinary experience for each and every guest.
 

To create that experience, we rely on our amazing team members and leaders to provide extraordinary service; to create a fun, interactive and engaging environment where we invite the guest to participate in the experience.
 

We seek out team members who not only enjoy food but are passionate about it. Team Members who thrive in a fast-paced environment and can still maintain a calm demeanor, who have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. People who are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing and want to be inspired, challenged and proud of where they work. We look for team members who can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectations.

Ingredients You’ll Bring to the Table

You love food and have the ability to create an experience that is beyond the everyday. You have a positive attitude and work well in a team environment. You can connect with people and reach a level of hospitality that exceeds guests’ expectation. You are warm, outgoing, authentically amazing and want to be inspired, challenged and proud of where you work, You embody a spirit of entrepreneurship and mutual respect. You approach every situation with a YES! attitude and seek to find a solution to all opportunities that arise.
 
 What Will Be On Your Plate?

Job Title:                     Seafood Manager

Department:              Seafood

Reports To:                 Store Director

FLSA Status:                Non-Exempt

Summary

This is a management position.  The Seafood Manager will have the necessary confidence, commitment, and motivation to move his or her staff and his or herself towards success.  Key personality and character traits needed to accomplish this are: patience, even temperedness, humbleness, humorous, good listening skills, observant, perceptive, supportive, decisive, flexible, analytical, consistent, progressive, provocative and an encourager and coach.  Since this is a customer-service oriented and teacher position, the Seafood Manager must also be smooth tempered and possess excellent people skills.  Due to Bristol Farms/Lazy Acres Natural Market’s goals and structure, the Seafood Manager should also be open to growth and expansion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Seafood Manager directs and coordinates the Seafood department with sales, ordering of products, and assures customer service.  He/she is also responsible for performing the following duties (other duties may be assigned):

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Seafood Manager directly supervises a total of 1-4 employees in the Seafood Department.  Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Bristol Farms/Lazy Acres Natural Market policies and all applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing; training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Customer Service Skills

The Seafood Manager is expected to provide customer service that is extraordinary and exceeds the expectations of our customers.  They are required to follow established policies and guidelines that go beyond simply smiling and greeting customers.  Going above and beyond encompasses attitudes, respect, and flexibility.  Front-end Shift Supervisors are expected to have a positive “can-do” attitude; to treat others with respect; and easily adjust to changes in the workplace.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); two to three years related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, or owner/partners of Bristol Farms/Lazy Acres Natural Market.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to resolve conflicts in such a manner to create a win-win situation.  Ability to analyze a variety of situations, think through to a solution and implement the solution.

Knowledge of English

This is a customer service driven position.  The candidate must have the ability to speak, read and understand English.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the Seafood Manager is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.  He or she occasionally is required to reach with hands and arms and is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The individual must frequently lift and /or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and/or cold, to electrical shock, and to risk of burn.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Why You’ll Love Working at Bristol Farms:

• Amazing earning potential, paid weekly!
• A values-based culture that will engage and empower your growth and development
• A strong training program that will build your restaurant and guest service skills
• Opportunity for growth within our family of brands
• Benefits available – Including medical, dental, vision, and 401K
• Numerous scholarship opportunities available to full & part time team members
• 20% discount at all Bristol Farms and Lazy Acres locations
• $60 credit to Shoes for Crews every 6 months of employment