Butchery Manager

We're looking for an experienced Butchery Manager to take ownership of our Butchery Department as the go-to expert for meat quality and standards. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll drive efficiency across the operation, lead and develop a skilled team, and take full responsibility for equipment performance, team KPIs, and the cutting and preparation of all meat types.

We are a family‑run catering butcher, established in 1962, with a close‑knit team of Butchers, Production Operators, Warehouse Assistants and Delivery Drivers, supplying premium meats from around the world to customers across London and the Home Counties.

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Annual performance bonus
• Sales rewards scheme
• Employee of the month
• 28 Days p.a. (including Bank Holidays)
• Cost price meat
• Nest Pension Scheme options

• Planning and managing daily butchery workflows, aligning orders, production schedules and stock levels to keep the operation running efficiently.
• Acting as the in‑house expert for meat quality and workflow queries, resolving issues across the business, including substitutions, QA holds and product challenges.
• Leading, managing and developing the team, overseeing workload, performance standards, holidays, progression and day‑to‑day engagement.
• Maintaining and improving quality assurance, food safety and hygiene standards, including daily cleanliness, scheduled deep cleans and monitoring frequent issue products.
• Owning butchery equipment and facilities, troubleshooting day‑to‑day issues, maintaining assets and escalating where required.
• Collaborating with senior management and department leads on SOPs, stock planning, budgets and new product development, ensuring systems and documentation remain accurate and aligned.
• Training and upskilling apprentice butchers and wider teams through ongoing product, process and skills training, while completing one early shift per month as part of management cover.

• Advanced butchery and knife skills, with a strong understanding of portion control and hands‑on use of butchery machinery.
• Proven ability to manage time and workflows effectively in a fast‑paced environment, balancing multiple priorities with close attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, including working closely with customers and internal teams.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety practices and regulations, with the ability to maintain high compliance standards (Level 3 training provided).
• Passion for quality meat, food and flavour, combined with a flexible, solutions‑focused approach to problem solving.

• Monday to Friday, Night Shift 01:00 - 10:00
• 1 Saturday per month - 04:00 - 13:00 (fixed schedule)
• Overtime potential on discussion with Leadership Team

This is a full‑time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

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