Section Manager - Butchery

Ayala Corporation; Philippines; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Makro Philippines (CP Axtra AC Corporation) seeks a Section Manager - Butchery to lead the daily operations of the butchery section, ensuring safe, fresh, and high-quality meat products for customers. The role oversees meat production, merchandising, inventory, and customer service while driving sales and controlling costs.

Responsible for staff performance, food safety compliance, and coordinating with other departments to meet profitability targets in a fast-paced, refrigerated retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Food Technology, Animal Science, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years in retail butchery or meat processing, with 2 years in supervision/management.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, processing, merchandising, inventory, and food safety standards.
• Experience in supermarket or retail operations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail inventory or POS systems.
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and shifting hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the butchery section to ensure safe, fresh, high-quality meat products.
• Oversee meat production, merchandising, inventory, and customer service while driving sales and profitability.
• Ensure food safety compliance and staff performance through coaching and supervision.
• Coordinate reporting and cross-functional communication with other departments.
• Monitor costs, budgets, and shrinkage to optimize profitability.
• Maintain product presentation, pricing, and promotions to maximize sales.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Meat production

Inventory management

Sales planning

Merchandising

Food safety

Budgeting

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Makro Philippines (CP Axtra AC Corporation) is looking for a Section Manager - Butchery to lead the daily operations of the butchery section to ensure the consistent availability of safe, fresh, and high-quality meat products. The role oversees meat production, merchandising, inventory, food safety compliance, staff performance, and customer service while driving sales, controlling costs, and achieving departmental profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations Management
• Meat Production and Quality Control
• Inventory and Cost Control
• Merchandising and Sales
• People Management
• Food Safety and Compliance
• Customer Service
• Reporting and Coordination

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, Food Technology, Animal Science, or a related field is preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in retail butchery or meat processing, including 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, processing techniques, merchandising, inventory management, and food safety standards.
• Experience in supermarket or retail operations is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail inventory or point-of-sale (POS) systems.
• Willing to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and shifting hours.

Required Skills

• Leadership and team development
• Retail operations management
• Meat production planning and quality assurance
• Inventory management and shrinkage control
• Sales planning and profit management
• Merchandising and product presentation
• Food safety and sanitation compliance
• Budgeting and cost control
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Planning, organization, and time management
• Decision-making and accountability
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, refrigerated retail environment