Butchery Manager

Makro Wholesale; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Butchers to lead their Butchery Departments. This exciting role allows you to manage your own department, providing exceptional service to customers while maintaining high standards in food safety and stock management. You will work closely with store management to develop strategic business plans that drive sales and profitability. Enjoy the flexibility of running a butchery business without financial risk, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes discounts, health support, and a retirement plan. If you are passionate about meat products and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

10% off purchases at Booker

Discounts at Tesco

Free eye test

50% off health checks

Retirement savings plan

Life Assurance

Health and Wellbeing support

Great holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and strong product knowledge of meat proteins.
• Self-motivated with a desire to succeed in a customer-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock and food safety procedures.
• Develop business plans to grow sales and profitability.
• Manage a small team and coordinate stock orders.

Skills

Product knowledge of meat proteins

Customer service skills

Team management

Stock management

Food safety procedures

Job description

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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.

Main Responsibilities

1. Maintaining high standards in all areas including stock, food safety procedures, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction.
2. Working alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that supports the growth in sales and profitability of your department.
3. Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and offering helpful advice with a smile.
4. Ordering and managing stock, including stocktaking.
5. Effectively developing and managing a small team including staff rotas.
6. Cutting meat to order.
7. Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.
8. Coordinating deliveries or order pickups.
9. Controlling waste.

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, i.e., 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 throughout 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.