Butcher Shop Manager

Accpro; Leinster; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

Staff Discounts

Parking

TPBN1_IJ

Job summary

Dublin Meat Company in Drogheda is seeking an experienced Butcher Shop Manager to lead day-to-day operations of a busy, seven-day shop. This hands-on role requires strong food background, a passion for service, and a track record in staff development, quality standards and customer focus.

You will manage rosters, stock control, and budgeting, ensure HACCP compliance and food safety, and drive profitability while maintaining high cleanliness and organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a retail management or supervisory role in food retail (butcher/deli/fresh food).
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Strong commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the butcher shop team to deliver customer service and performance.
• Manage rosters and staffing levels.
• Monitor performance and address issues promptly.
• Maintain a positive, customer-focused environment.
• Oversee daily shop operations and product displays.
• Monitor stock levels, product rotation and waste to maximise profitability.
• Manage ordering and inventory control to ensure availability and minimise waste.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensure food safety, HACCP and quality compliance.
• Prepare accurate operational, sales and staffing reports.
• Assist budgeting, stock control and cost management.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Food safety

HACCP

Communication

English

Retail food

Butcher

Time management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Job Description

Role: Butcher Shop Manager

Reporting to: Area Manager

Location: Drogheda

Contract: Permanent

Full Time (45 Hours)

Hours: 7am - 5pm

Salary: €40,000 - €45,000

Dublin Meat Company is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Butcher Shop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy butcher shop in Drogheda. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager with a strong food background and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, maintaining high food safety standards, and driving commercial performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of shop operations, leading and developing the team, ensuring compliance with food safety and company procedures. As the shop operates seven days a week, flexibility and availability for weekend work is essential.

Team Leadership & People Management

Lead, motivate and support the butcher shop team to deliver excellent customer service and operational performance.

Manage employee rosters and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

Monitor employee performance and address any issues in a timely and professional manner.

Foster a positive, productive and customer-focused working environment.

Shop Operations

Oversee the daily operation of the butcher shop, ensuring efficient and effective running of all activities.

Ensure product displays are well stocked, attractive and maintained to company standards.

Monitor stock levels, product rotation and waste management to maximise profitability.

Manage ordering and inventory control to ensure product availability while minimising waste.

Ensure equipment, facilities and work areas are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and organisation.

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with all food safety, hygiene, HACCP and quality standards.

Conduct regular checks and audits to ensure company and regulatory requirements are met.

Promote a culture of food safety awareness among all team members.

Ensure all documentation and records are completed accurately and maintained appropriately.

Reporting & Administration

Prepare and maintain accurate operational, sales and staffing reports.

Ensure company policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Assist with budgeting, stock control and cost management activities.

Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years' experience in a retail management or supervisory role, ideally within a food retail, butcher, deli or fresh food environment.

Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP requirements.

Excellent leadership and people management skills.

Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Fluent spoken and written English.

Strong commercial awareness

Skills

• butcher
• Retail food

Benefits

• Performance Bonus
• Staff Discounts
• Parking
• TPBN1_IJ