Butcher and knifehand

Donati's Fine Meats; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Donati's Fine Meats in Carlton, Melbourne, is seeking skilled butchers for casual and full-time roles across retail and wholesale production. You will join a small, close-knit team in a revered Melbourne institution undergoing revival.

You are hands-on, proud of quality craft, possess strong knife skills, 3–7+ years retail/wholesale experience, and hold a current Driver's Licence. Competitive pay based on experience and stable hours available.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years experience in retail and/or wholesale butchery.
• Strong knife skills and understanding of yield and portion control.
• Genuine interest in quality meat and traditional craft.
• Reliability, consistency and pride in your work.
• Current Drivers Licence.
• Experience supplying chefs or hospitality venues is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily butchery production across retail and wholesale channels.
• Break down primals and whole cuts with attention to yield and presentation.
• Prepare retail-ready cuts, portions, and value-added products.
• Assist with wholesale orders and specifications for restaurant supply.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness.
• Support stock rotation, basic stock control, and prep lists.
• Work collaboratively with senior staff and hospitality teams.

Skills

Knife skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Driver's license

Job description

Independent Butchery | Retail + Wholesale | Carlton, Melbourne

This is a rare opportunity to join an iconic business and be part of its next chapter.

We are seeking both casual & full time butchersto work across retail and wholesale production. This suits a skilled, reliable butcher who values craft, consistency, and teamwork within a high-quality operation.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Butcher, you will:

• Carry out daily butchery production across retail and wholesale channels
• Break down primals and whole cuts with attention to yield and presentation
• Prepare retail-ready cuts, portions, and value-added products
• Assist with wholesale orders and specifications for restaurant supply
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace cleanliness
• Support stock rotation, basic stock control, and prep lists
• Work collaboratively with senior staff and hospitality teams

ABOUT YOU

You will ideally have:

• 3–7+ years’ experience in a retail and/or wholesale butchery
• Strong knife skills and understanding of yield and portion control
• A genuine interest in quality meat and traditional craft
• Reliability, consistency, and pride in your work
• Ability to work well within a small, close-knit team
• Current Drivers Licence
• Experience supplying chefs or hospitality venues (advantageous but not essential)

You are hands-on, detail-driven, and keen to be part of a respected, growing operation.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Stable, full-time and casual role with predictable hours
• Opportunity to be part of the revival of a beloved Melbourne institution
• Exposure to both retail and wholesale butchery at a high standard

ABOUT THE BUSINESS

This role supports the rebirth of one of Carlton’s most iconic butcher shops — a fixture of the local food community for over 50 years. With the previous owner retiring, the business is being thoughtfully revived with a focus on quality, craft, and integration with leading hospitality venues.