Junior Butcher - Brompton Cross Store

Bamford Collection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury organic food retailer in the City of London seeks a Junior Butcher to join their skilled butchery team. The role involves preparing high-quality organic meats, engaging with customers, and maintaining hygiene standards in a vibrant retail environment. Ideal for individuals passionate about organic food and customer service, offering competitive pay and generous employee benefits.

Benefits

Generous discounts on products

One paid volunteering day each year

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance worth up to one year’s salary

24/7 mental health support

Qualifications

• Genuine love for organic food and craftsmanship.
• Previous butchery or fresh food retail experience preferred.
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading times.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and portioning high-quality organic meats.
• Creating fresh, inspiring counter displays.
• Engaging with customers and sharing product knowledge.
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards.
• Rotating stock and performing quality checks.
• Collaborating with team members to minimize waste.
• Championing seasonal cuts to delight customers.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

JOIN THE BUTCHERY TEAM AT DAYLESFORD ORGANIC

Where craft, sustainability, and exceptional food come together.

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION is a family of consciously minded lifestyle brands committed to nourishing and nurturing people and planet.
At Daylesford Organic — pioneers of sustainable farming for over 20 years — we’re passionate about real food, organic produce, and craftsmanship that makes a difference.

🌿 Junior Butcher – Join Our Skilled Butchery Team

Are you passionate about food? Excited by organic farming and traditional craft?
We’re looking for a Junior Butcher to help deliver the outstanding quality Daylesford is known for.
You’ll work hands‑on with exceptional produce, support our expert team, and bring your skill and personality to a luxury retail environment.

📍 40 hours per week (including weekends)
💷 £27,000 + tronc

🔪 What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and portioning high-quality organic meats (including poultry and whole carcasses)
• Creating fresh, inspiring counter displays that showcase our exceptional produce
• Engaging with customers, sharing cooking tips and product knowledge
• Maintaining impeccable food safety, hygiene, and presentation standards
• Rotating stock and carrying out quality checks to ensure peak freshness
• Working with our Lead Butcher, General Manager, and Head Chef to minimise waste
• Championing seasonal cuts and offers to delight customers and boost sales

⭐ What You’ll Bring

• A genuine love for organic food and craftsmanship
• Strong knife skills and an eye for detail
• Warm, confident customer service
• Previous butchery or fresh food retail experience (ideal, but not essential)
• Ability to thrive during busy periods
• Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading times

💚 Why You’ll Love Working with Us

✨ Generous discounts across our products, dining, and treatments
✨ One paid volunteering day each year
✨ Subsidised private medical insurance with Bupa
✨ Pension scheme with up to 4.5% employer contribution
✨ Life assurance worth up to one year’s salary
✨ 24/7 mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme