Butchery Manager

Tesco; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company seeks experienced Butchers to manage their Butchery Departments. The role entails developing customer relationships, maintaining high standards, and managing a team while providing excellent service. Candidates should possess comprehensive product knowledge and aim for business growth.

Qualifications

• Over 18 for certain responsibilities due to age restrictions.
• Experience in stock management and food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock management and food safety.
• Manage displays and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Develop and oversee a small team.

Skills

Comprehensive product knowledge of all meat proteins

Self-motivated

Job description

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

This position offers the flexibility to run a butchery without financial risk. Ideal candidates will have comprehensive product knowledge of all meat proteins, be self-motivated, and eager to succeed.

Responsibilities include maintaining high standards across all areas such as stock management, food safety procedures (including record keeping), managing fresh and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.

You will collaborate with the Store Manager to develop a business plan aimed at increasing sales and profitability within your department.

Your duties will also encompass greeting and advising customers, processing orders, managing stock and stocktaking, developing and overseeing a small team (including staff rotas), meat cutting, cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment, coordinating deliveries or pickups, and waste control.

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler, serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses through over 190 branches, distribution centers, and support sites across the UK.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels represented and valued. Booker supports flexible working arrangements and is a Disability Confident 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 morning or late evening shifts, warehouse work, or working with alcohol and spirits. During high application volumes, some roles may close early. We only provide feedback to interviewed candidates.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, with different benefits. For more information, visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.