Butchery 2IC

Foodstuffs group; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Leadership development

Supportive team environment

Influence production and department绩效

Make a lasting impact

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited is seeking a Trade Qualified Butcher to lead and develop our Butchery Department. You will partner with the Butchery Manager, drive production, quality and profitability, and motivate a large team to perform at their best.

The role emphasises leadership, stock control, food safety and continuous improvement in a busy, customer-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Trade Qualified Butcher with production planning experience.
• Strong leadership and accountability skills.
• Excellent organisational ability and ability to meet deadlines in a busy production environment.
• Solid understanding of ordering, stock control, waste management and GP performance.
• Passion for quality products, presentation and customer service.
• Strong communication and collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Accuracy with figures, stock counts and operational processes.
• Proactive mindset to identify improvements and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a large team, setting clear expectations and leading by example.
• Plan, organise and oversee daily production to meet quality and deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to maximise gross profit, minimise waste and improve productivity.
• Support ordering, stock management, inventory accuracy, food safety and compliance.
• Bring fresh thinking and ideas to keep customers coming back.
• Step up to lead the department in the Butchery Manager's absence.
• Help turn department goals into measurable success.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Staff supervision

Stock control

GP performance

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Trade qualification in Butchery

Tools

SAP

Job description

GREAT LEADERSHIP. QUALITY PRODUCT. A TEAM DRIVEN TO WIN!

Are you a Trade Qualified Butcher with the skills to lead, the passion to create and the drive to make things happen?

We're looking for a BUTCHERY SUPERSTAR ready to step up, take ownership and help drive our Butchery Department to the next level!

Our Butchery team is strategically focused, goal driven and passionate about producing exceptional products. We're looking for an energetic, motivated and commercially minded Assistant Butchery Manager (2IC) who shares that ambition.

This isn't just about cutting meat. It's about leading people, driving performance and delivering results!

WHAT'S ON THE CHOPPING BLOCK?

Working alongside our Butchery Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day success of the department.

You'll be expected to:

• LEAD & INSPIRE – Motivate, coach and develop a large team, setting clear expectations and leading by example.
• DRIVE PRODUCTION – Plan, organise and oversee daily production, ensuring quality, efficiency and deadlines are consistently achieved.
• THINK COMMERCIALLY – Identify opportunities to maximise gross profit, minimise waste and improve productivity.
• OWN THE DETAILS – Support ordering, stock management, inventory accuracy, food safety and operational compliance.
• INNOVATE & CREATE – Bring fresh thinking, product ideas and opportunities to keep our customers coming back.
• STEP UP & TAKE CHARGE – Confidently lead the department in the Butchery Manager's absence.
• DELIVER RESULTS – Help turn department goals into measurable success.

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES?

We're looking for someone who brings more than technical ability to the table.

You must be a Trade Qualified Butcher, with:

• Proven experience in production planning, staff supervision and training.
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to hold people accountable.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a busy production environment.
• A sound understanding of ordering, stock control, waste management and GP performance.
• A genuine passion for quality products, presentation and exceptional customer service.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach.
• Accuracy with figures, stock counts and operational processes.
• The initiative to identify improvements rather than wait to be told what needs doing.
• A positive attitude, reliability and the determination to help the team succeed.

Experience with SAP would be a definite advantage.

THE ROSTER

Sunday & Monday: 4:00am – 1:30pm

Tuesday to Thursday: 4:00am – 12:30pm

42 hours per week

Early starts, productive days and Friday and Saturday off!

Because we're looking for leaders who want to make a difference, not simply maintain the status quo.

You'll be joining a modern, busy Butchery Department with clear goals, strong expectations and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We offer:

• A competitive rate of pay.
• The opportunity to develop your leadership and management capability.
• A supportive, team-focused working environment.
• The chance to influence production, innovation and department performance.
• A genuine opportunity to make your mark and contribute to our ongoing success.

We're serious about quality. We're serious about results. And we're serious about building a team that wants to WIN!

THINK YOU'RE THE RIGHT CUT ABOVE THE REST?

Qualifications and experience matter, but CULTURE IS OUR PRIORITY.

We want to know what motivates you, what you bring to a team and why you're the person who can help us take our Butchery Department forward.

Show us your personality, your passion and what makes YOU stand out.

Great people. Great products. Great results.