Butcher

Berkeley Scott; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium meat business in Dartford is seeking a dedicated Head Butcher to lead butchery operations. This hands-on role requires expertise in high-end meat preparation and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate has experience in carcass breakdown and is committed to hygiene and quality. Competitive pay and opportunities for training and development are offered, making a real difference in customer experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Training and development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Participation in events

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of butchery, including carcass breakdown, sausage-making, and marinating.
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Break down high-end meat joints into specific cuts for retail and contract clients.
• Dress the display each morning, marinate cuts, manage ticketing, and rotate stock.
• Prepare products like burgers, sausages, and koftas.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

People skills

IT literacy

Leadership capabilities

Education

Qualified Butcher (Level 2 or above preferred)

Job description

Are you a skilled butcher with a passion for premium cuts, precision craftsmanship, and top-tier customer service? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment where your attention to detail makes a real impact? Are you also interested in learning how to cook the wonderful produce over open flames?

We’re on the hunt for a dedicated and talented Head Butcher to lead our butchery operations. This isn’t just any butchery job – it’s a hands-on, high-responsibility role where your skills and expertise directly contribute to the success of a premium, customer-focused meat business.

What You’ll Do:

1. Master the Cut: Break down high-end meat joints into specific cuts for our retail and contract clients.
2. Create the Daily Show: Dress the display each morning, marinate cuts, manage ticketing, and rotate stock.
3. Craft Delicious Products: From juicy burgers and sausages to koftas, biltong, and chilli bites – you’ll prepare it all.
4. Keep It Fresh: Monitor and manage stock levels, use-by dates, and freezer inventory to reduce waste and maximise profit.
5. Take Ownership: Oversee all butchery tasks, order stock, conduct weekly inventory checks, and manage daily EHO checks.
6. Fulfil Orders with Precision: Manage and prepare bespoke customer and restaurant orders with care and accuracy.
7. Deliver Exceptional Service: Serve customers in the shop, offer expert advice, upsell products, and promote quick-sale items.
8. Lead by Example: Train and support Butcher’s Assistants, uphold top hygiene standards, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified or soon-to-be-qualified Butcher (Level 2 or above preferred)
• Experience in all aspects of butchery, including carcass breakdown, sausage-making, and marinating
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Great people skills – friendly, professional, and customer-focused
• IT literacy for order tracking, stock management, and dockets
• A true team player with leadership capabilities
• Commitment to hygiene, safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement

Why Join ?

• Work with premium quality meats
• Be part of a growing and respected artisan butchery brand
• Enjoy a dynamic, supportive, and ambitious team environment
• Participate in great events and learn how to cook this wonderful produce

Competitive pay and opportunities for training and development

Make a real difference in how customers experience high-quality meat

Hours of work: 06:00 – 16:30 Tuesday – Thursday, 06:00 – 17:30 Fridays, every second Saturday 06:00 – 15:00

Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK, and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality, or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our websites.