Butchery Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks experienced Butchers to run their Butchery Departments. This role entails managing stock, ensuring food safety, providing excellent customer service, and leading a small team. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with strong product knowledge of meat proteins, eager to develop their business without financial risks.

Benefits

Discounts on Tesco products and services

Life Assurance

Retirement savings plan

Health and Wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and managing a retail environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage a team.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock management and food safety.
• Collaborate with the Store Manager for business planning.
• Lead a small team and manage staff rotas.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge of meat proteins

Leadership

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work along with a fantastic benefits package:

• 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 four days after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. Plus, 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile, with additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco Bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye tests when you spend £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses when spending £50 or more.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounted RAC breakdown cover rates.
• An discounts website saving on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) — save up to 5%, with Booker matching your contributions.
• Life Assurance — cover for death in service of up to three times your annual pay.
• Health and Wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP for you and your family.
• A comprehensive holiday package.

About the role

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

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

You will be responsible for

Maintaining high standards across all areas, including stock management, food safety procedures, meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.

Collaborating with the Store Manager to develop a business plan supporting sales growth and profitability.

Greeting and advising customers, answering questions, accepting orders, and providing helpful service with a smile.

Ordering and managing stock, including stocktaking.

Leading and managing a small team, including staff rotas.

Cutting meat to order.

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

Coordinating deliveries and order pickups.

Controlling waste.

You will need