We are currently recruiting for an experienced and hands-on Butchery Manager to join our retail operations team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the daily management and performance of the butchery department within a busy supermarket environment.
This role requires a strong operational leader with excellent product knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and motivate a butchery team while ensuring exceptional product quality, customer service, hygiene standards, and profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the full daily operations of the butchery department
• Drive sales performance and achieve gross profit (GP) targets
• Control stock levels, stock rotation, ordering, and shrinkage
• Oversee production planning and ensure product availability
• Maintain high merchandising, presentation, and quality standards
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and health & safety regulations
• Minimise waste and maximise departmental profitability
• Supervise, train, and manage butchery staff performance and productivity
• Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer queries professionally
• Conduct regular stock counts and monitor stock variances
• Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational
• Maintain accurate administrative and reporting processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 3–5 years’ butchery experience within a retail or supermarket environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of retail butchery operations and meat products
• Sound understanding of stock management, GP control, and shrinkage management
• Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards
• Strong leadership and staff management abilities
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage operational demands effectively

WORKING HOURS

• 45 hours per week
• Monday to Friday: 8 hours per day
• Either Saturday or Sunday: 5 hours
• The successful candidate will largely manage their own working hours, provided operational requirements and weekly hours are fulfilled
• Off days and off weekends may be accommodated by prior arrangement and operational requirements
• Starting date negotiable
• Relocation Assistance: may be considered for the successful candidate where applicable

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and disciplined retail professional with strong leadership ability, excellent attention to detail, and the capability to manage a high-performing butchery department efficiently. Candidates should be commercially driven, customer-focused, and confident in managing both staff and operational performance within a fast-paced retail environment.