Butchery Manager

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking company for experienced Butchers to lead their Butchery Departments. This role allows you to run a butchery business with the freedom to innovate and connect with customers while minimizing financial risks. You will leverage your extensive product knowledge of meat proteins and exceptional customer service skills to enhance the shopping experience. Collaborate with management to devise strategic plans that drive sales and profitability while maintaining high standards in stock management and food safety. Join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level in this rewarding position.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Tesco colleague discount card

Discounts on car, pet, and home insurance

Free eye test

50% off health checks

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and meat preparation.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock and food safety procedures.
• Develop a business plan to grow sales and profitability.
• Manage a small team and oversee stock management.

Skills

Product knowledge of meat proteins

Customer service

Team management

Stock management

Food safety procedures

Tools

Butchery tools and equipment

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A great holiday package.

About the role

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 gives you the flexibility to run a butchery business without the financial risk. We want someone who has good product knowledge of all meat proteins, who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

You will be responsible for

Maintaining high standards in all areas including; stock, food safety procedures including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction.

You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support the growth in sales and profitability of your department.

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

Ordering and managing stock - including stocktaking.

Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rotas.

Cutting meat to order.

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

Coordinating deliveries or order pickups.

Controlling waste.

You will need