Butcher - Retail Counter

Butchery at The Newt in Somerset; Galhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Somerset is seeking a full-time Retail Butcher to manage their butchery counter. The role involves overseeing stock management and providing exceptional customer service. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of fantastic benefits, including complimentary gym access and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Complimentary gym access

Wellbeing support with free access to Spa and swimming pool

30% off for colleagues

Discounted hotel stays

Free meals on shift

Up to 30 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong butchery and knife skills required.
• Experience in stock and counter management.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the butchery counter and oversee stock management.
• Ensure excellent customer service and meat sales.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Communication

Butchery skills

Knife skills

Stock management

Customer service

Retail experience

Cleanliness and hygiene

Job description

Retail Butcher

£28,500-£30,000 per annum, plus fantastic benefits

45 hours over 5 days per week

Take a look at our website

Our Retail Butcher

We are looking for a full-time retail butcher to manage the butchery counter in the shop, overseeing stock management and direct customer sales. This role is solely responsible for meat sales through the shop and ensuring stock availability. It is a customer-centric position focused on providing an engaging shopping experience, sharing the story of our meat and farm with customers.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Stay in shape with complimentary gym access and wellbeing classes.
• Wellbeing support with free access to our Spa and swimming pool and 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Shopping discounts in our estate and online shops, including 30% off for colleagues and free online delivery.
• Exclusive perks such as discounted hotel stays and 30% off at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and partner gardens like Eden Project, Kew Gardens, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• Free meals on shift prepared with fresh estate produce by our dedicated chefs.
• Recognition through our “Newt Awards” colleague recognition programme, with rewards including hotel stays.
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• Fun team activities like monthly Gather and Grow motivational talks, Go-Karting, and Wine Tasting events.
• Access to earnings anytime through Wagestream and nationwide brand discounts.
• Up to 30 days annual leave for full-time staff.

What we're looking for

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong butchery and knife skills
• Stock management experience
• Counter management skills
• Customer service excellence
• Retail experience
• High standards of cleanliness and hygiene

Where you'll be working - Our Butchery

The Newt in Somerset features a high-quality farm shop with a butchery counter where we prepare and sell products directly to customers. We practice whole carcass butchery, primarily using beef from our estate herd of British White cattle. Our farm shop is supported by a larger wholesale butchery facility, and we are proud to tell the story of meat from farm to plate.

Who are we - The Newt in Somerset

Set amid rolling fields and rich history, our luxury estate offers refined elegance, beautiful gardens, and engaging exhibitions, accessible 364 days a year for members. Our hotel provides a welcoming, sophisticated environment with excellent service. Beyond the estate, our ecommerce team delivers products to homes, and our media and membership teams keep everyone informed. Our diverse teams—from Housekeeping to HR, Finance, and Farming—work together to create memorable experiences, fostering growth, development, and innovation.