Meat Quality & Butchery Operations Lead

The Butchers Recruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run catering butcher in the City of London seeks an experienced Butchery Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee all butchery operations, manage a skilled team, and ensure the highest standards of meat quality and safety. You will be responsible for planning workflows, maintaining equipment, and training apprentices. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, an annual performance bonus, and other benefits, including cost price meat and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Sales rewards scheme

28 days annual leave

Cost price meat

Nest Pension Scheme options

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of portion control and butchery machinery.
• Passion for quality meat and food, with a solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing daily butchery workflows.
• Leading, managing, and developing the team.
• Maintaining quality assurance and food safety standards.
• Owning butchery equipment and troubleshooting issues.
• Training and upskilling apprentice butchers.

Skills

Advanced butchery and knife skills

Strong leadership skills

Effective time and workflow management

Excellent knowledge of food safety practices

Strong communication skills

Job description

A family-run catering butcher in the City of London seeks an experienced Butchery Manager. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee all butchery operations, manage a skilled team, and ensure the highest standards of meat quality and safety. You will be responsible for planning workflows, maintaining equipment, and training apprentices. The position offers a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, an annual performance bonus, and other benefits, including cost price meat and a pension scheme.