Dairy and Frozen Manager - Sea Mart Quality Foods

Who We Are

Sea Mart Quality Foods is more than a supermarket; we are a Sitka landmark. Located on an island community with only 14 miles of road, we serve as the primary gateway for our neighbors' daily needs. As a 24-hour independently owned and operated store, we embrace the "Spirit of Alaska" through a deep commitment to our community and a "first-and-last" touchpoint hospitality model. Our history is rooted in resilience, navigating the complexities of island logistics where every product represents a journey by barge. We pride ourselves on being the stabilizing force that keeps Sitka stocked, secure, and welcomed.

You Will Be

• The Cold-Chain Steward: You are the senior authority for temperature integrity, ensuring our most sensitive perishables (dairy and frozen) are safe, fresh, and perfectly rotated.
• A Tactical Merchant: You lead the execution of dairy wall and frozen bunker resets, balancing visual "Spirit of Alaska" standards with inventory turnover goals.
• A Stabilizing Leader: You are a mentor to the clerk team, providing the technical confidence and independent judgment required to keep the "Three Pillars" stocked and guest-ready.

What You Will Do

• Manage High-Volume Logistics: Coordinate complex procurement cycles for refrigerated and frozen goods to optimize stock levels and minimize shrink.
• Direct Personnel Flow: Assign tasks to the Dairy/Frozen teams, managing schedules and production to ensure the sales floor is guest-ready every morning.
• Enforce Compliance: Audit cold-chain temperature logs and serve as the primary investigator for safety incidents within cold-storage environments.
• Optimize Back-Stock: Oversee the technical organization of the walk-in cooler and deep-freeze storage to maximize replenishment efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of retail experience with proven leadership potential or previous supervisory experience in a comparable fast-paced environment with demonstrated mastery of Grocery Clerk Level 3 technical skills and an understanding of the Dairy and Frozen operations.
• Age Requirement: 19+ Years Old (Required for personnel oversight and regulatory compliance).
• Technical Mastery: Expert operation of electric pallet jacks, balers, and handheld devices for precision inventory auditing.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Dynamic Mobility: Ability to move, traverse, and navigate all areas of the store, including the sales floor, backroom processing areas, and walk-in coolers/freezers.
• Cold & Moisture Exposure: Ability to work productively in refrigerated or sub-zero environments (-10°F to 45°F) for the duration of a shift.
• Verbal & Auditory Awareness: Ability to lead shift briefings, respond to equipment safety alarms, and communicate professionally with team members, vendors, and guests.
• Lifting (Heavy): Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. (e.g., bulk crates or large cases).

Pay Transparency

Sea Mart Quality Foods is an equal opportunity employer. This job description provides a high-level overview of the Grocery Manager role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.

• Pay Range: $22.50 - $27.50 hourly. Starting rates will vary based on location, experience, and qualifications.
• Overtime: This is an hourly position subject to Alaska's 8-hour daily overtime laws.

Disclaimer

Sea Mart Quality Foods is an equal opportunity employer. This job description provides a high-level overview of the Dairy & Frozen Manager role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties or responsibilities.

To complete your application please provide two professional references. These references should be from individuals who can speak on your skills, experience, and work ethic. Please ensure that you have these references ready to provide upon request.