Butcher - Retail Meat Counter

GMG Gulf; Dubai; On-site; AED 33,480 - 50,220; Full time

Job summary

GMG Gulf is seeking a Butcher for the Retail Meat Counter in Dubai. This role involves preparing, weighing, and displaying meat products, ensuring high standards of hygiene and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience in butchery, good customer service skills, and a passion for delivering quality meat products. The position is full-time and offers a dynamic work environment in a recognized global well-being company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in butchery within a retail environment.
• Practical knowledge of meat cutting and trimming.
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and prepare various meat products to customer specifications.
• Monitor and rotate stock to maintain freshness.
• Fulfill customer orders promptly and professionally.

Skills

Retail butchery

Meat cutting

Customer service

Food safety

Hygiene standards

Inventory monitoring

Knife handling

Cross selling

Education

High school diploma or technical qualification

Tools

Slicer

Grinder

Band saw

Job description

Role: Butcher - Retail Meat Counter

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Retail

Function: Sales

Experience: 1-2 years in supermarket or hypermarket butchery

Job Type: Full-time

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Industry: Retail

Function: Sales

Salary: 3000-4500 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any

Candidate Nationality: Any

Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview

Butcher - Retail Meat Counter in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a customer-facing Retail role focused on cutting, trimming, preparing, weighing, wrapping, labeling, pricing, and displaying meat products in a supermarket or hypermarket environment. The role is ideal for an experienced butcher with strong knowledge of meat cuts, food safety, cold-temperature work, customer service, and in-store sales support.

Role Context

The Butcher - Retail Meat Counter will support daily butchery operations by preparing fresh meat products according to customer requirements, quality standards, and store procedures. The role requires practical butchery skills, safe equipment handling, stock rotation, inventory monitoring, product display management, and the ability to guide customers on meat cuts, cooking methods, and suitable product choices. This position also supports cross-selling, promotional displays, and a positive in-store customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare various meat products according to customer preferences and store specifications.
• Ensure accurate portion control, product quality, freshness, and presentation standards at the meat counter.
• Display meat products in an appealing, organized, clean, and customer-friendly manner.
• Monitor and rotate stock to maintain freshness and reduce wastage.
• Operate butchery machinery and tools such as slicers, grinders, band saws, knives, and cutting equipment safely.
• Support promotional activities, seasonal meat displays, and in-store sales campaigns.
• Inspect meat products for freshness, quality, correct labeling, and compliance with store standards.
• Dispose of expired, spoiled, or unsuitable products according to established food safety procedures.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, sanitation, health, and safety guidelines during meat handling and preparation.
• Assist customers in selecting meat products and provide information on cuts, cooking methods, and product recommendations.
• Fulfill customer orders promptly, accurately, and professionally.
• Wrap, weigh, label, price, and prepare meat cuts for display or customer purchase.
• Promote add‑on sales and maintain awareness of current promotions and advertisements.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and organization in the butchery area throughout daily operations.
• Follow safety protocols for proper knife handling, machinery use, cold‑room work, and equipment cleaning.
• Monitor meat inventory levels and report shortages, excess stock, or quality concerns to relevant personnel.
• Receive, inspect, and properly store meat deliveries according to temperature and storage requirements.
• Coordinate with store teams and management to support smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties assigned by management to support business needs.

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in butchery within a supermarket, hypermarket, retail food store, or fresh food counter environment.
• Practical knowledge of meat cutting, trimming, portioning, weighing, wrapping, labeling, and display preparation.
• Experience handling different meat cuts and advising customers on product selection and cooking methods.
• Basic knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, sanitation practices, and safe meat handling.
• Ability to work in cold or low-temperature environments.
• High school diploma or technical qualification is required.
• Good communication skills with a customer-friendly approach.
• Ability to operate butchery tools and machinery safely and responsibly.
• Strong attention to detail with focus on quality, freshness, portion accuracy, and product presentation.
• Sales-focused mindset with ability to support cross-selling, promotions, and customer satisfaction.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Skills Set

• Retail butchery
• Meat cutting
• Meat trimming
• Meat portioning
• Meat display
• Customer service
• Supermarket butchery
• Hypermarket butchery
• Food safety
• Hygiene standards
• Stock rotation
• Inventory monitoring
• Cold room work
• Knife handling
• Slicer operation
• Grinder operation
• Band saw operation
• Product labeling
• Product pricing
• Weighing and wrapping
• Quality checking
• Fresh food counter
• Cross selling
• Promotional displays
• Cooking method advice

Why Join Us

This opportunity is suitable for a Butcher - Retail Meat Counter professional who wants to build a stable retail career in Dubai's fresh food and supermarket sector. The role offers hands‑on exposure to meat preparation, customer service, product presentation, promotions, inventory management, and high‑quality retail food operations within a recognized global well‑being company.

About the Company

GMG is a global well‑being company operating across retail, distribution, and manufacturing in sports, food, health, and consumer goods. The company partners with leading international and home‑grown brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. Through its food and retail businesses, GMG continues to deliver quality products, strong customer experiences, and reliable store operations supported by high standards of hygiene, freshness, and service.