Butchery Manager

Driver Hire Borders; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the butchery sector seeks experienced Butchers to manage their departments, focusing on customer satisfaction and operational excellence. The role offers independence to run the department with dedicated support for growth. Ideal candidates are knowledgeable about meat products and passionate about service.

Benefits

Employee discounts at Tesco

Life assurance coverage

Health and wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Good product knowledge of all meat types.
• Eager to succeed and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock management and food safety.
• Develop a business plan with the Store Manager.
• Manage a small team and customer interactions.

Skills

Product Knowledge

Self-motivated

Customer Service

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% (increasing to 15%) off most purchases for four days after each pay day, plus discounts at Tesco Cafe and F&F.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank (terms apply).
• Free eye tests and discounts on glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Discounted RAC breakdown cover.
• Access to exclusive deals, discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan with Booker matching your contributions up to 5%.
• Life assurance coverage of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

We are seeking 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.

This position offers the flexibility to run a butchery business without financial risk. Candidates should have good product knowledge of all meat types, be self-motivated, and eager 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 to grow sales and profitability.
• Greeting customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and assisting with a friendly attitude.
• Ordering and managing stock, including stocktaking.
• Managing a small team, including staff rotas.
• Cutting meat to order.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Coordinating deliveries or pickups.
• Controlling waste.

You will need