Butcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

Spago Beverly Hills is seeking a talented and detail-oriented butcher to join our culinary team, delivering precision knife work and top-quality product in a fast-paced, fine dining kitchen.

This role requires 2+ years of butchery experience, strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is expected.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional butchery experience, in high-volume or fine dining.
• 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, and maintain 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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts per Spago standards.
• Complete daily prep work, including butchering, trimming, portioning, and organizing products.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Maintain proper yields, minimize waste, maximize utilization.
• Support daily production for service, private dining, and events.
• Ensure products are labeled, stored, and rotated per FIFO.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work environment per health regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, receiving, stock organization.
• Collaborate with Chefs and kitchen leadership to anticipate prep needs.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat fabrication

Food safety

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Job description

Precision. Craftsmanship. Excellence.

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.

Why Join Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group?

• Work alongside some of the industry's most respected culinary professionals.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a world-renowned restaurant group.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee dining discounts.
• 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.