Fresh Butchery Manager - Build Growth & Service

Booker; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker colleague card

Tesco colleague discount card

Tesco Mobile discounts

Pension and life cover

Annual leave

Job summary

Booker is seeking an experienced butcher to run our in-store butchery department with an emphasis on developing customer relationships and driving local sales. You will be responsible for stock management, food safety compliance, and creating a smooth, profitable operation within the store.

The role requires strong product knowledge across all meat proteins, a self-motivated approach, and excellent customer service to help customers grow their business and ensure high satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Good product knowledge of meat proteins required.
• Strong customer service mindset essential.
• Self-motivated with a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards for stock, food safety procedures, and displays.
• Develop a business plan with Store Manager to grow sales and profitability.
• Greet customers, offer advice, take orders, and assist with purchases.
• Order and manage stock, including stocktaking.
• Lead a small team, schedule staff rotas, and manage allocation of tasks.
• Cut meat to order and ensure cleanliness of tools and equipment.
• Coordinate deliveries or order pickups and manage waste control.

Skills

Product knowledge

Customer service

Self-motivation

Job description

Booker is seeking an experienced butcher to run our in-store butchery department with an emphasis on developing customer relationships and driving local sales. You will be responsible for stock management, food safety compliance, and creating a smooth, profitable operation within the store.

The role requires strong product knowledge across all meat proteins, a self-motivated approach, and excellent customer service to help customers grow their business and ensure high satisfaction.