Butchery Manager

Booker; Darlington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in the UK is seeking an experienced Butcher to manage their Butchery Department. This role provides the flexibility of running a butchery business while ensuring high standards in stock management and customer service. The ideal candidate will have strong product knowledge, be self-motivated, and possess excellent leadership skills. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about meat products and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Accessible recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven experience in meat preparation and service.
• Ability to manage stock and food safety procedures.
• Strong leadership skills for team management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock management.
• Manage fresh and pre-packed meat displays.
• Develop a business plan supporting sales growth.

Skills

Product knowledge of meat proteins

Self-motivated

Customer service skills

Job description

We are looking for experienced Butchers to run our Butchery Departments like their own business. This is an exciting role where you will work with customers to develop their business, understand your local market, and provide them with great service.

This role offers you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We seek someone with good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated and eager to succeed.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards in stock management, food safety procedures (including recording information), managing fresh and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Store Manager to develop a business plan supporting sales growth and profitability of your department.

Your duties also involve greeting and advising customers, accepting orders, managing stock and stocktaking, developing and managing a small team (including staff rotas), cutting meat to order, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, coordinating deliveries or pickups, and controlling waste.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five logistics sites, and six support centres nationwide.

At Booker, we promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels represented and free to be themselves. We also support flexible working arrangements to accommodate various life circumstances.

Booker is a Disability Confident Committed employer, dedicated to an accessible recruitment process. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail].

Please note that candidates must be over 18 for roles involving early mornings, late evenings, or specific areas such as warehouse or alcohol roles.

During high application volumes, some roles may close earlier than advertised. We will provide feedback only to interviewed candidates.

*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, offering different benefits.*

For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk