Junior Butcher

Daylesford Organic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products

Wellbeing support

Employee discounts on restaurants

Healthcare options

Pension

Volunteering days

Aid with skincare & home products

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Daylesford Farm shop in Brompton Cross (London) is seeking a Junior Butcher to join our premium meat counter team, supporting skilled butchers and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to develop butchery skills within a luxury retail setting and learn about sustainable farming.

The position features 40 hours per week, including weekends, with a salary of £28,766 per annum + TRONC (weekly paid).

Qualifications

• A true food enthusiast with passion for organic meat and produce.
• Outstanding customer service skills and professional manner.
• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for organic, sustainable sourcing.
• Previous experience in butchery or fresh food retail preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion organic meats including poultry and whole carcasses.
• Maintain high standards of freshness, quality, and visual presentation.
• Support counter displays and pre-packaged offerings in line with brand standards.
• Engage with customers, sharing product knowledge and cooking tips.
• Adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene protocols.
• Rotate stock, check dates, and conduct regular quality checks.
• Collaborate with the Lead Butcher, General Manager, and Head Chef to reduce waste and maximise product use.
• Promote seasonal offers and alternative cuts to boost sales.

Skills

Food enthusiast

Customer service

Knife skills

Organic, sustainable sourcing

Experience in butchery

Fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

About The Role

We are looking for a Junior Butcher to join our renowned Daylesford Farm shop team in Brompton Cross, supporting our skilled butchers in delivering an exceptional experience from our premium meat counter.

Working with the finest organic, pasture-raised meats, you will play a key role in preparing and presenting high-quality cuts to the exacting standards our customers expect. This hands-on role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your butchery skills within a luxury retail environment, while learning about sustainable farming and responsible food production at the heart of the Daylesford ethos.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for quality food, and a genuine enthusiasm for providing outstanding customer service from one of the UK's most respected high-end food counters.

SALARY: £28,766 per annum + TRONC (weekly paid)

HOURS: 40 Hours a week including weekends

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion organic meats including poultry and whole carcasses
• Maintain high standards of freshness, quality, and visual presentation
• Support counter displays and pre-packaged offerings in line with brand standards
• Engage with customers, sharing product knowledge and cooking tips
• Adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene protocols
• Rotate stock, check dates, and conduct regular quality checks
• Collaborate with the Lead Butcher, General Manager, and Head Chef to reduce waste and maximise product use
• Promote seasonal offers and alternative cuts to boost sales

Skills Are Requirements

• A true food enthusiast with a passion for fresh organic meat and produce.
• Outstanding customer service skills and a friendly, professional manner
• Strong knife skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Enthusiasm for organic, sustainable food and ethical sourcing.
• Previous experience in butchery or fresh food retail (preferred).
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods

Perks & Benefits

Discounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:

• Purchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.
• Shop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.
• Visit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.
• Book any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at the Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.
• Receive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.

Enjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.

• Mental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand
• Padel Discount: (Cotswolds)
• Nationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group
• Local Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)
• Wellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing
• Electric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)
• Volunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Private Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us
• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
• Enhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)
• Enhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro‑Rata)
• Refer a Friend Scheme-Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)
• Flu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)

Bamford Collection is a group of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.