Butchery Manager — Flexible Scheduling & Team Leadership

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexandra New World in Alexandra, Otago, is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to lead the department. This hands-on role combines butchery expertise with people leadership to run day-to-day operations, stock, hygiene and high service standards.

You will manage a small butchery team, schedule rosters, train staff, create displays, and ensure cost control. Minimum 3 years in butchery and supervisory experience required; interviews will be held as applications are received.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on experience in a butchery environment.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Strong technical butchery skills and proven leadership experience.
• 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

Butchery skills

Leadership

Stock management

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Alexandra New World in Alexandra, Otago, is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to lead the department. This hands-on role combines butchery expertise with people leadership to run day-to-day operations, stock, hygiene and high service standards.

You will manage a small butchery team, schedule rosters, train staff, create displays, and ensure cost control. Minimum 3 years in butchery and supervisory experience required; interviews will be held as applications are received.