Butchery Manager

Booker Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retail provider is searching for a Butchery Manager to oversee the delivery of top-notch service in their butchery operations. You'll support the Branch Manager and ensure a safe, efficient environment, while maximizing the quality of service offered to customers. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of butchery operations, strong communication and coaching skills, as well as a proven track record in team management. Join an inclusive workplace dedicated to diversity and the best practices in meat handling.

Qualifications

• Proven record in managing teams effectively.
• Strong ability to understand customer needs and enhance service delivery.
• Experience in a butchery environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager in delivering exceptional service.
• Manage butchery operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Prepare customer orders accurately and timely.
• Champion diversity and ensure an inclusive environment.

Skills

Team management track record

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Excellent problem solving

Great understanding of customer needs

Experience within a Butchery Operation

Great coaching skills

Ability to multitask

Ability to prioritise and delegate

Job description

You will support the Branch Manager to ensure that the Service from your Hub is best in class. You will manage a department which is Health, Safe and Legal at all times, maximising efficiency, availability and delivering great service to our customer.

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.

• Ensuring that all Butchery activity is managed in line with Be the Best At.
• Customer orders being prepared accurately, to a high standard and in a timely manner.
• PRIDE being lived and that the Butchery team aim to assist all customers quickly, professionally.
• Ensuring that diary tasks are completed and recorded as necessary.
• Completing the Meat Pick report as required..
• Supporting new colleagues during their induction.
• Ensuring that all colleagues maintain a clean, tidy and safe environment in which to work.
• Leading by example, role modelling the Booker Code of Business Conduct and Win Together Behaviours.
• Building and maintaining good working relationships internally, and externally.
• Compliance with company policies and procedures and mandatory training
• Supporting a Health, Safe and Legal culture.
• Championing Diversity and Inclusion ensuring Everyone Is Welcome at Booker.

• Team management track record.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving.
• Great understanding of customer needs.
• Experience within a Butchery Operation.
• Great coaching skills.
• A proven track record for holding people accountable and delivery great standards.
• The ability to spot and nurture talent.
• The ability to multitask, prioritise and delegate appropriately.