Butchery Manager

Butchery Manager
Droitwich Spa
£28,000 - £30,000, depending on experience Full-time, permanent

We are seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to lead our butchery department at our Droitwich location.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working closely with both the food hall and kitchen teams to deliver a high-quality product offering and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the butchery team, ensuring high standards of customer service and effective task delegation


• Work hands-on, preparing and cutting meat and poultry to ensure high-quality products


• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maximise production of 'ready to eat' products


• Monitor sales and margins, taking necessary action to meet performance targets


• Maximise merchandising, production, and supply opportunities within the Food Hall and Restaurants


• Create innovative, seasonally changing displays to inspire customers


• Ensure self-serve displays in chillers are well-organised, attractive, and easy to shop


• Stay on top of food trends and work collaboratively with the kitchen and management teams


• Share product knowledge proactively with both the team and customers


• Manage team rotas in line with wage budgets, ensuring adequate coverage


• Ensure compliance with trade standards legislation and maintain high levels of cleanliness and food hygiene


• Conduct risk assessments for equipment and tasks, ensuring adherence to training and supervision protocols


• Participate in stocktakes, meetings, and ongoing training as needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in butchery is essential


• Relevant qualifications, such as Butchery Level 2, are preferred, and candidates must be trained or willing to train to at least Food Hygiene Level 3


• Retail sales experience with a passion for delivering excellent customer service


• Visual merchandising experience and a creative flair for creating eye-catching displays


• Proven experience leading and managing a team, with the ability to motivate and support staff


• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards Strong IT and organisational skills


• This is a hands-on role, where your leadership and butchery expertise will be vital to ensuring the smooth running of the department and an exceptional shopping experience for our customers

Working Hours:

39.5 hours per week on a 2-week rota, Week 1: 4 weekdays and one weekday plus weekend off, Week 2: 6 days, including both weekend days.

Shifts include early mornings and evenings, with start and finish times varying depending on store hours.

If you're passionate about butchery and delivering outstanding customer experiences, apply today to join our team.

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