Butchery Operations Manager - Yield & Quality Leader

Protea Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Butchery Manager in Scotland to oversee the efficient operation of the butchery department in a high-volume food manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards while managing productivity and leading a team. Key qualifications include proven butchery leadership experience and a strong understanding of compliance in a BRCGS-accredited environment. This role requires candidates to have full rights to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a butchery leadership role within food manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of yield, cuts, specifications and meat processing.
• Experience working in a BRCGS-accredited environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day butchery operations including cutting and trimming.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and legislation.
• Manage and improve meat yield while minimizing waste.

Skills

Leadership in butchery

Understanding of yield and cuts

Knowledge of UK food safety legislation

People management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Butchery Manager in Scotland to oversee the efficient operation of the butchery department in a high-volume food manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards while managing productivity and leading a team. Key qualifications include proven butchery leadership experience and a strong understanding of compliance in a BRCGS-accredited environment. This role requires candidates to have full rights to work in the UK.