Fresh Food Manager — Butchery Training & Growth Leader

Booker; Greenock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Booker is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to run the department with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and business growth. The role requires strong meat product knowledge, leadership, and a readiness to receive full butchery training.

The position is full-time (38 hours per week) with a rotating weekend pattern (1 in 3 weekends). You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales and profitability while maintaining high standards across stock, safety, and service.

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing a butchery department.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.
• Good knowledge of all meat proteins.
• Willing to undergo full butchery training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in stock, food safety, displays, staff morale and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to develop a business plan for sales and profitability in the department.
• Greet customers, provide advice, answer questions, take orders and offer helpful guidance.
• Order and manage stock, including stocktaking and inventory control.
• Develop and manage a small team, including staff rota planning.
• Cut meat to order.
• Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
• Coordinate deliveries or order pickups.
• Control waste.

Skills

Butchery management experience

People management

Customer service

Product knowledge—meat proteins

Job description

Booker is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to run the department with a focus on delivering excellent customer service and business growth. The role requires strong meat product knowledge, leadership, and a readiness to receive full butchery training.

The position is full-time (38 hours per week) with a rotating weekend pattern (1 in 3 weekends). You will work closely with the Store Manager to drive sales and profitability while maintaining high standards across stock, safety, and service.