Assistant Butchery Manager - Lead a Busy Team & Grow

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Rangiora; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on gym memberships

Work shoes

Eye tests

Childcare fees

Job summary

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora is seeking an experienced Assistant Butchery Manager to support the Butchery Manager in delivering quality products, value, and service. You will lead a busy team and help ensure high standards in presentation, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

With a hands-on, customer-focused approach, you’ll coach staff, manage stock and production, and drive department performance in a fast-paced supermarket setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery or meat retail.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and presentation standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the Butchery Department.
• Lead and support butchers, apprentices, and team members.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and merchandising.
• Support sales, gross profit, and productivity targets.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and stock control.
• Support department training and team development initiatives.

Skills

Butchery knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stock management

Job description

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora is seeking an experienced Assistant Butchery Manager to support the Butchery Manager in delivering quality products, value, and service. You will lead a busy team and help ensure high standards in presentation, food safety, and customer satisfaction.

With a hands-on, customer-focused approach, you’ll coach staff, manage stock and production, and drive department performance in a fast-paced supermarket setting.