Butcher

Wolfgang Puck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee dining discounts

Job summary

CUT by Wolfgang Puck in New York is seeking a talented Butcher to join our culinary team. The role involves preparing premium cuts of meat, ensuring quality, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have over 2 years of butchery experience, excellent knife skills, and knowledge of food safety.

Join us for competitive compensation, growth opportunities, and a culture built on excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Maintain proper yields while minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization.
• Support daily production needs for service, banquets, and special events.

Skills

Knife skills

Meat fabrication techniques

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

Precision. Craftsmanship. Excellence. At CUT by Wolfgang Puck, 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 premium standards that have made CUT one of New York's premier fine dining destinations.

What You'll Do

• Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of beef, veal, lamb, pork, poultry, and seafood according to CUT standards.
• Inspect products for quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Maintain proper yields while minimizing waste and maximizing product utilization.
• Support daily production needs for service, banquets, 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 support menu execution and 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 work efficiently while maintaining 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

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.

Equal Opportunity

Wolfgang Puck 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.