Hotel Butcher & Meat Prep Specialist

Kimpton; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimpton is seeking a skilled Butcher to join our hotel kitchen. The role involves preparing, cutting, trimming, and portioning meat, poultry, and seafood to the highest standards, while upholding HACCP and hygiene policies.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef, manage inventory, minimize waste, and ensure timely daily production for banquets and outlets. A culinary certification and at least two years’ experience in a hotel or hospitality setting are preferred.

Qualifications

• Culinary certification or relevant vocational training is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Butcher, preferably within a hotel or hospitality environment.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, deboning, trimming, and portion control.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience operating professional butchery equipment.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, debone, trim, and portion meat, poultry, and seafood according to established recipes and hotel standards.
• Ensure all meat products meet the required quality, freshness, and presentation standards.
• Prepare meat portions according to daily operational requirements, banquet functions, and restaurant demands.
• Maintain consistency in portion sizes to support food cost control.
• Coordinate with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef regarding daily production requirements.
• Follow HACCP standards and hotel food safety policies.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, dating, and storage of all meat products.
• Maintain appropriate refrigeration and freezer temperatures.
• Prevent cross-contamination by following proper sanitation procedures.
• Ensure all equipment, knives, cutting boards, and working areas are cleaned and sanitized regularly.
• Comply with local municipality regulations and hotel hygiene standards.
• Monitor meat inventory and report shortages to the Sous Chef.
• Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) principles to minimize food waste.
• Inspect incoming meat deliveries for freshness, quality, and correct quantities.
• Ensure proper utilization of meat products to reduce unnecessary wastage.
• Support the kitchen team in maintaining food costs within the approved budget.
• Operate butchery equipment safely, including meat slicers, grinders, knives, and cutting machines.
• Maintain all tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Report equipment damage or maintenance requirements immediately.
• Follow occupational health and safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe butchery working environment.
• Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support banquet preparation and special events when required.
• Assist the Executive Chef with special meat preparation requests.
• Participate in departmental training and food safety programs.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.

Skills

Knife handling

Attention to detail

Food hygiene

Working under pressure

Time management

Teamwork

Cost control

Education

Culinary certification

Tools

Meat processing equipment

Job description

Kimpton is seeking a skilled Butcher to join our hotel kitchen. The role involves preparing, cutting, trimming, and portioning meat, poultry, and seafood to the highest standards, while upholding HACCP and hygiene policies.

You will work closely with the Executive Chef, manage inventory, minimize waste, and ensure timely daily production for banquets and outlets. A culinary certification and at least two years’ experience in a hotel or hospitality setting are preferred.