Butchery Manager

picknpay; Madhya Pradesh; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay Corporate Store in India seeks a Butchery Manager to lead the Butchery and Fish departments, plan and direct operations, motivate teams and uphold quality. The role focuses on stock control, production, safety and customer service.

You will ensure cold chain compliance, supervise staff, and deliver high standards in product quality and display, while driving efficiency and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience in a retail or meat department.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes.
• Strong focus on food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day management of the Butchery and Fish departments.
• Support stock ordering, receiving, merchandising, and product availability.
• Monitor stock levels and help reduce shrinkage and wastage.
• Prepare and break meat carcasses and produce value-added products.
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain product quality and production standards; ensure cold chain compliance.
• Lead, train, and performance-manage staff; deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Quality control

Hygiene

Problem solving

Cold conditions

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organizing, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and the Pick n Pay's objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Stock Control

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Butchery and Fish departments
• Support stock ordering, receiving, merchandising, and product availability
• Monitor stock levels and assist in reducing shrinkage and wastage
• Ensure attractive product displays and merchandising standards

Production & Technical Execution

• Prepare and break meat carcasses and produce quality value-added products
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain product quality and production standards
• Ensure cold chain compliance and proper handling procedures

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards
• Ensure all equipment and work areas remain clean and compliant
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

Team Leadership & Customer Service

• Supervise, motivate, and support team members
• Assist with staff training and performance management
• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product knowledge
• Build a culture of teamwork, urgency, and operational excellence

Competencies

• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Good operational and organisational ability
• Strong attention to quality and hygiene standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a Butchery and Fish department
• Knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

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