Butcher

Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc.; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Spago Beverly Hills is seeking a talented and detail-oriented butcher to join our culinary team. Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood to Spago standards in a fast-paced, high-end environment.

You will handle daily prep, ensure quality and FIFO, support service and events, maintain cleanliness, and collaborate with chefs. Requires 2+ years of professional butchery, strong knife skills, food safety knowledge, and the ability to lift up

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional butchery experience in a high-volume or fine dining environment.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat fabrication techniques.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper product handling procedures.
• Ability to complete prep work efficiently, prioritize production needs, and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood according to Spago standards.
• Complete daily prep work, including butchering, trimming, portioning, and organizing products for service.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Maintain proper yields while minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization.
• Support daily production needs for restaurant service, private dining, and special events.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled, stored, and rotated following FIFO procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, and stock organization.
• Collaborate with Chefs and kitchen leadership to anticipate prep needs and ensure menu execution.

Skills

Butchery experience

Knife skills

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Spago | SBH
176 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA

Description

At Spago Beverly Hills , every exceptional dining experience begins with the highest-quality ingredients and the skilled professionals who prepare them. We are seeking a talented and detail-oriented Butcher to join our culinary team and play a critical role in maintaining the exceptional standards that have made Spago a destination for world-class dining.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who takes pride in precision knife work, product integrity, and expert butchery in a fast-paced, high-end fine dining environment.

Pay: $23 / hour

What You'll Do

Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood according to Spago standards.

Complete daily prep work, including butchering, trimming, portioning, and organizing products to ensure the kitchen is properly prepared for service.

Inspect products for quality, freshness, and consistency.

Maintain proper yields while minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization.

Support daily production needs for restaurant service, private dining, and special events.

Ensure all products are properly labeled, stored, and rotated following FIFO procedures.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Assist with inventory management, receiving, and stock organization.

Collaborate closely with Chefs and kitchen leadership to anticipate prep needs, support menu execution, and maintain operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

2+ years of professional butchery experience, preferably in a high-volume or fine dining environment.

Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat fabrication techniques.

Understanding of food safety, sanitation, and proper product handling procedures.

Ability to complete prep work efficiently, prioritize production needs, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Availability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Work alongside some of the industry's most respected culinary professionals.

Opportunities for growth and advancement within a world-renowned restaurant group.

Competitive compensation.

A culture built on hospitality, excellence, creativity, and teamwork.

Disclaimer: This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Culinary Arts

Intermediate

Communication Skills

Advanced

Food Safety Knowledge and Compliance

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Loyal

: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Required

2 years:

Butchery

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