Butcher - Clonmel

James Whelan Butcher; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Privilege Discount Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Uniforms provided

Driving lessons

Pension scheme

Scholarships & development

Job summary

James Whelan Butchers, a five-generation family business based in Clonmel, invites a Master Butcher to join our team at Oakville Shopping Centre in Dunnes Stores, Clonmel, Tipperary. You will lead craft, preserve our legacy, and mentor a skilled team.

As part of our growth, we offer uniforms from Uniformal, a pension scheme, employee assistance, driving lessons, and scholarships through the James Whelan Butchers Foundation, supporting your development and future.

Responsibilities

• Lead master butchers and cutters, ensuring accuracy and quality in every cut.
• Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to preserve craftsmanship and legacy.

Job description

Five Generations of Craft

For five generations, we've carried the craft of butchery in our hands and our hearts. Born in Clonmel and now grown across Ireland, our story has travelled far, yet its heart remains the same. We celebrate where we've come from, and our next chapter is rooted in education, empowering every person in our team to grow, create, and lead.

We don't just cut meat, we carve memories, season communities, and nourish connection. Every joint, every sausage, every slice tells a tale of care, craft, and commitment.

Now, we're looking for the next generation to join a team recognised as a Great Place to Work® 2025, where every hand, heart, and mind matters.

Those Who Bring It to Life

We're always seeking special people. Those who believe excellence is an attitude, learning never ends, and the warmth of a smile is as important as the sharpness of a knife.

Whether your passion lies in butchery, production, operations or people and culture, there's a place for you here - with pathways to grow, develop, and explore new roles as your journey unfolds.

The role of Master Butcher

We're looking for masters of the trade, the kind of craftspeople who are hard to find, but worth the wait. Those who understand that butchery is more than a skill; it's a legacy carried in steady hands, sharp minds, and generous hearts.

As a Butcher, you are the keeper and the teacher of that legacy. Every cut, every conversation, every display is an act of respect. Your precision honours the past; your passion shapes the future.

We value the wisdom of master butchers who share their knowledge freely, guiding and inspiring budding butchers as they learn the rhythm of the blade and the language of the trade. Here, experience and curiosity stand side by side - one teaching, the other growing - both keeping the craft alive.

A Place to Grow and Flourish

• Everyday magic - through our partnership with Dunnes Stores, your Privilege Discount Card brings little moments of joy and real savings to your family and home.
• A hand when you need it - life isn't always simple. Our Employee Assistance Programme in partnership with VHI offers confidential, compassionate guidance whenever you need someone in your corner.
• Pride in every stitch - We provide uniforms, lovingly crafted with Irish-owned Uniformal, honouring our butchery heritage. Comfortable, strong, and made with care, they are a quiet reminder of the pride we take in every creation.
• Your journey, your pace - with our driving lesson incentive, we help you gain independence, confidence, and skills that take you further, in work and in life.
• Invested in tomorrow - We provide a pension scheme to help you feel secure and supported, allowing you to dream, plan, and build your future alongside us.
• A foundation to flourish - the James Whelan Butchers Foundation offers scholarships and development opportunities, reflecting our belief in your talent, your ambition, and your potential.

A space to create

This is more than work - it's a space to create, to share, and to honour a five-generation story of quality and service.

If you feel that food is felt as much as it is made, and that every gesture matters, you belong here.

Join us, and let's craft something special - together.

Location:

Oakville Shopping Centre,

Dunnes Stores, Clonmel

Tipperary

E91FX58