Job Description

McEwan Foods is home to Toronto's finest gourmet offerings, including a premium seafood counter operated by Daily Seafood Inc

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, one of the city's leading seafood suppliers for over 35 years. Together, we deliver the highest standards of freshness, presentation, and customer service. It's a chance to take ownership of a showcase counter while building your career with a respected company.

We are seeking an experienced

Seafood Counter Manager

to oversee our seafood counter at McEwan Foods. This is a leadership role for someone passionate about seafood, detail-oriented in presentation, and motivated to keep the counter running at the highest standard every day.

What You'll Do

Lead daily operations of the McEwan seafood counter, ensuring outstanding product quality and display Oversee prepared seafood items (salads, poke, marinated seafood) with proper labeling, pricing, and presentation Supervise and train counter staff, ensuring consistent standards and accountability Manage inventory levels, product rotation, and transfers to reduce waste and maximize sales Provide excellent customer service and share product knowledge with guests Collaborate with Daily Seafood's production team, occasionally assisting with value added products

What We're Looking For

Previous experience managing a seafood counter, deli counter, or prepared foods section

(specialty grocery, butcher, or hospitality background an asset)

Chef background and recipe knowledge

-- able to create, improve, and guide the preparation of seafood-based dishes (e.g., marinades, grab-and-go items, poke, smoked seafood, and prepared salads). Knowledge of seafood handling, display, and food safety standards Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and motivate staff High attention to detail, especially in labeling, presentation, and consistency Culinary/chef background is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

$26-30/hr

depending on experience, plus potential for additional bonuses Full-time, 40 hours per week Employee seafood discount Opportunity for growth with

Daily Seafood Inc.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Flexible schedule On-site parking Store discount
Application question(s):

Are you comfortable speaking with customers and making seafood recommendations?
Do you know different fish species and their preparation methods?

Do you follow 'clean as you go' practices and keep your work area organized during busy periods

Experience:

Grocery or Kitchen: 3 years (required) filleting and cutting fish: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person