Butchery Manager

Booker; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food retailer in Cambridgeshire is seeking experienced Butchers to manage its Butchery Departments. You will lead a team while maintaining high standards in stock management and food safety. Strong product knowledge and excellent customer service skills are essential. This role offers the flexibility of running a business without financial risk, contributing to sales growth and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Colleague discount card with Tesco

Retirement savings plan

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a butchery department.
• Ability to collaborate with management on business plans.
• Understanding of food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock management and food safety.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to increase sales.
• Lead a small team effectively.

Skills

Product knowledge of all meat types

Self-motivated with a drive to succeed

Excellent customer service

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% off, increasing to 15% during a 4-day period after every pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, along with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses over the same amount.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals website offering savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance providing cover for death in service of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

We seek experienced Butchers to manage our Butchery Departments as if they were their own business. This role involves working with customers to develop their business, understanding the local market, and providing excellent service.

The position offers the flexibility to run a butchery without financial risk. We require someone with good product knowledge of all meat types, self-motivated with a drive to succeed.

You will be responsible for

Maintaining high standards in stock management, food safety procedures, meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborating with the Store Manager to develop a business plan aimed at increasing sales and profitability.

Greeting customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful service with a smile.

Managing stock ordering, stocktaking, and waste control.

Effectively leading a small team, including staff rota management.

Cutting meat to order, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, and coordinating deliveries or pickups.

You will need