Butchery Manager | Leicester

Meatex Trading Ltd.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits experienced butchers looking to take charge of their own department. In this role, you will have the autonomy to manage a butchery business, ensuring high standards of service and product quality. You'll work closely with customers, providing expert advice and managing stock effectively. This position not only offers the chance to develop your career but also comes with a fantastic benefits package, including discounts and health support. Join a leading wholesaler in the UK and be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values every individual’s contribution.

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

Exclusive access to discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery and customer service is essential.
• Ability to manage stock and maintain food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock and food safety.
• Develop business plans to support department growth.
• Manage a small team and handle customer interactions.

Skills

Meat Product Knowledge

Customer Service

Team Management

Stock Management

Food Safety Procedures

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Butchery Equipment

Stock Management Software

Job description

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 including recording information, fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction
2. You will work alongside the Store Manager to develop a business plan that will support 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 rota’s
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, ie. 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 through-out 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

About the Company

Booker is the UK’s leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone’s welcome at Booker.

How we support disabled colleagues and candidates is key to our inclusive culture; we’re committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please [e-mail]