Butchery Department Manager – Drive Sales & Service

Booker Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker discounts

Tesco discounts

Mobile deals

Pharmacy health offers

Save As You Earn

Pension

Job summary

Booker Group is seeking an experienced butcher to run our butchery department at 21 The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich. You will work with customers to develop their business knowledge of meat products and provide excellent service while managing stock and leading a small team.

The role offers the opportunity to run a butchery business with reduced financial risk, with emphasis on product knowledge and proactive sales growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat departments and hands-on butchery skills.
• Knowledge of meat proteins and cuts.
• Excellent customer service and communication with shoppers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for meat displays, stock, and cleanliness.
• Develop a local business plan with the Store Manager to grow sales and profits.
• Greet and advise customers, answer questions, and process orders.
• Order and manage stock, including stocktaking and waste control.
• Supervise a small team and schedule staff rotas.
• Cut meat to order and ensure tools and equipment are well maintained.

Skills

Butchery expertise

Customer service

Stock management

Food safety

Job description

Booker Group is seeking an experienced butcher to run our butchery department at 21 The Havens, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich. You will work with customers to develop their business knowledge of meat products and provide excellent service while managing stock and leading a small team.

The role offers the opportunity to run a butchery business with reduced financial risk, with emphasis on product knowledge and proactive sales growth.