Butcher Manager

SuperValu; Ireland; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Ireland is seeking a Department Manager for its Meat Department. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of supervisory experience in retail and as a butcher, along with strong numerical skills and expertise in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include maintaining high retail standards, driving sales through initiatives, and ensuring staff competence. This role offers a dynamic environment with a focus on customer service and product quality.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable.
• 2 years experience as a Butcher.
• Experience in gross profit and margins is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Meat Department and ensure it operates efficiently.
• Drive sales through KPI and financial reports.
• Ensure all staff are competent and trained for their tasks.

Skills

Customer engagement

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Creative thinking

Education

Craft Butchery course

Job description

Overview

Main purpose of the role:

Manage the Meat Department and ensure it operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality and products and services. Communicate to team any range changes, offers or new initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
• 2 years experience as a Butcher
• Craft Butchery course is desirable
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Numerical skills
• Experience in gross profit and margins is desirable
• Creative
• Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs
• Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible
• Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Main duties

• Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative
• Maintain retail cuts at a high standard in accordance with customer needs
• Drive sales through KPI reports, financial reports, brand initiatives, customer initiatives and employee knowledge
• Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
• Attend and engage in weekly management meetings and bring learnings back to the team
• Ensure all staff reporting to you are competent in any duties required and are given adequate training relevant to their tasks
• Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, builds on existing procedures/processes with employees and management
• Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working

Note: Start and finish times stated are approximate.