Butchery Manager

Booker; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail industry is seeking experienced Butchers to manage their Butchery Departments. This role involves high standards of stock management and food safety, with opportunities for career growth and a flexible working environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong product knowledge, be self-motivated, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Discounts on purchases at Booker and Tesco

Pension with Booker matching contributions

Health and Wellbeing support

Comprehensive holiday package

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and meat management.
• Good knowledge of food safety procedures.
• Ability to lead a team and manage stock.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards in stock management and food safety procedures.
• Collaborating with Store Manager to grow sales.
• Leading a small team and providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Product knowledge of all meat types

Customer service

Self-motivation

Job description

What's in it for you

At Booker, we offer a great place to work with opportunities for career advancement, 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, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco during a 4-day period after every four-weekly pay day, thirteen times a year. Includes 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM-only deals with Tesco Mobile and additional deals throughout the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet, and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms apply.
• Free eye test when spending £50 or more, with 30% off glasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses on the same spend.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• Exclusive discounts on RAC breakdown cover and access to a deals website with savings on everyday purchases, including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months, eligibility to join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme, allowing you to buy Tesco shares at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) with Booker matching contributions up to 5%.
• Life Assurance covering 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 exciting role involves working with customers to develop their business, understanding your local market, and providing excellent service.

This position offers the flexibility to operate a butchery without financial risk. We seek someone with good product knowledge of all meat types, who is self-motivated and eager to succeed.

You will be responsible for

Maintaining high standards in stock management, food safety procedures (including record-keeping), meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.

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

Greeting customers, providing advice, answering questions, accepting orders, and assisting with a friendly attitude.

Ordering and managing stock, including stocktaking.

Leading a small team, including staff scheduling.

Cutting meat to order.

Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment.

Coordinating deliveries and order pickups.

Controlling waste.

You will need