Butcher

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

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. is looking for a talented Butcher to join the CUT by Wolfgang Puck culinary team in New York City. This role involves maintaining premium butchery standards, preparing high-quality meats and supporting kitchen operations. Candidates should have over 2 years of relevant experience and strong knife skills.

Join a prestigious restaurant environment that emphasizes quality ingredients, exceptional cuisine, and teamwork. The position offers competitive compensation and pathways for career advancement within a renowned restaurant group.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, portion, trim, and prepare premium cuts of meat.
• Inspect products for quality and freshness.
• Maintain proper yields while minimizing waste.
• Support daily production needs for service and events.
• Ensure all products are properly labeled and stored.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
• Assist with inventory management and stock organization.
• Collaborate with Chefs and kitchen leadership.

Skills

Professional butchery experience

Knife skills

Knowledge of meat fabrication techniques

Food safety and sanitation understanding

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Job description

99 Church St,
New York, NY 10007, USA

Description

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.

This is an exciting opportunity for a culinary professional who takes pride in precision knife work, product integrity, and the art of whole‑animal butchery in a fast‑paced, luxury restaurant environment.

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.
• 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.

If you are passionate about quality ingredients, expert craftsmanship, and being part of an elite culinary team, we invite you to apply and help deliver the exceptional standards that define CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

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 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.

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