Butchery Manager

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra New World in Central Otago is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the butchery department. This hands-on leadership role combines high-level planning with practical knife-work, team mentorship and customer service excellence.

You'll manage a tight-knit team of qualified butchers, apprentices and support staff, drive stock control, hygiene and profitability, and ensure top-quality product displays and promotions for our local community.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience.
• Strong technical butchery skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with stock management and ordering.

Responsibilities

• Managing stock, ordering and stocktakes.
• Maintaining hygiene, food safety, health and safety standards.
• Leading, training and rostering.
• Delivering excellent customer service and product advice.
• Creating displays, promotions and departmental specials.
• Monitoring production, quality, waste and profitability.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Technical butchery skills

Leadership

Stock management

Job description

Alexandra New World is a proudly family-owned supermarket serving the Central Otago community.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Butchery Manager to lead our butchery department. This is a hands‑on leadership role combining butchery and management responsibilities. As Butchery Manager, you will lead the day‑to‑day operations of the department.

You’ll be joining a close‑knit Butchery team of 10, made up of four qualified butchers alongside apprentices, knife hands, packers and students. It’s a supportive environment where everyone pitches in, works closely together and takes pride in what they do.

We’re happy to discuss rostered days and flexibility to make the role work for the right candidate. Shifts start at 5.00am, with full‑time hours typically ranging from 40‑45 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing stock, ordering and stocktakes
• Maintaining hygiene, food safety, health and safety standards
• Leading, training and rostering
• Delivering excellent customer service and product advice
• Creating displays, promotions and departmental specials
• Monitoring production, quality, waste and profitability

About You

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical butchery skills and proven leadership experience.

• Supervisory or management experience
• Strong technical butchery skills and proven leadership experience
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Experience with stock management and ordering

Interviews will be conducted as applications are received for suitable applicants.

Show us how your passion and personality make you the perfect fit to lead our Butchery team!

Apply now via [e-mail]. We review applications as they come in, so don’t delay!