Role: Head Butcher

Location: Hampstead

Team Size: 10

About the Role:
We are looking for a skilled and experienced Head Butcher to lead a stable team at a flagship boutique butchers in Hampstead.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with exceptional butchery skills and strong supervisory experience to take charge of daily operations, ensure high standards, and contribute to the growth of a thriving business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of 10 butchers and counter assistants.
• Oversee trade orders, online orders, labelling, and compliance.
• Prepare meat to the highest standards while ensuring safety and quality protocols are met.
• Deliver or oversee butchery classes (once a week)
• Handle purchasing, sourcing stock from Spitalfields Market.
• Drive weekly sales to meet the £60,000 target.
• Train, supervise, and develop team members.
• Support business growth and assist in multi-site operations.

Working Conditions:

• Hours: Open from 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 5 days per week.
  
  48 hours a week, 2 days off.
• Environment: A busy retail butchery operation open 7 days a week (no wholesale focus).

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: Up to £50,000 (negotiable for the right candidate).
• Bonus: 10% quarterly bonus tied to weekly sales performance.
• Staff Discount: 50%.
• Christmas Day & Christmas eve off.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Ideal Candidate:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Proven butchery expertise (experience in smaller operations a plus).
• Ability to train and mentor staff effectively.
• Familiarity with stock purchasing and operational needs.
• Ready to start immediately or by January/February.

Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of a successful operation, drive its performance, and grow within a supportive environment.

If you are a passionate butcher with the skills to lead, we’d love to hear from you.

How to Apply:
Apply today by contacting Olly at COREcruitment dot com.