Senior Butcher

If you’re a skilled craft professional who wants more than just a block and a knife, this Senior Butcher role gives you influence, ownership and leadership in a thriving central Manchester shop.

This is not just hands-on production, you’ll combine traditional carcass work with shop leadership, operational decision-making and genuine customer engagement. Roughly 40% craft butchery, 60% oversight and shop management.

What’s in it for you

£37,000 pa on a 40-hour week (DOE)
Clear leadership position within a respected retail environment
Tuesday to Saturday working pattern (Sunday & Monday off)
Central Manchester location, 5 minutes from Piccadilly Station
Real autonomy in daily operational decisions
Opportunity to develop value-added product ranges

What you’ll be getting stuck into as Senior Butcher

Full carcass breakdown to high retail craft standards
Maintaining exceptional product quality and presentation
Overseeing stock control, ordering and supplier coordination
Managing waste control and protecting margins
Training, supervising and scheduling junior team members
Delivering knowledgeable, confident customer service
Developing sausages, marinades and ready-to-cook lines
Supervising equipment and shop maintenance
Supporting pricing and day-to-day commercial decisions

What you’ll need to succeed as Senior Butcher

Extensive artisan or retail butchery experience
Strong carcass skills and confident knife work
Customer-facing confidence and communication ability
Team leadership capability within a small business environment
Solid HACCP and food safety knowledge

Experience with Dimensions or Avery Berkel systems advantageous

Working pattern - Tuesday 08:00 – 17:00 Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 – 19:00 Thursday and Friday, 08:00 – 17:00 Saturday

If you’re ready to step into a Senior Butcher role where your craft, judgement and leadership genuinely shape the shop’s success, apply online now.

The job title of ‘Senior’ relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience