Butchery Assistant Manager

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage increase if exceedingrequirements

Higher hourly wages on Sundays and fed

Comprehensive benefits package: health

HSA contributions for eligible health

Paid Time Off

Sabbatical program

30% Swamp discount

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted bike share program

Job summary

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery in Greenville, SC seeks a hands-on team leader to supervise the Butchery staff and support the Kitchen Production Manager. You’ll ensure efficient, high-quality food production, train new staff, and drive performance while keeping waste and costs in check.

Ideal candidates bring a passion for local food, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm under a holiday rush. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must lead a team and supervise the Butchery staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Ability to train new staff and monitor progress with ongoing coaching.
• Strong attention to detail to maintain quality and prevent waste.
• Good problem solving skills and adaptability in a busy kitchen.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with staff and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist Kitchen Production Manager with day-to-day operations and supervision of the Butchery team, by ensuring efficient and quality food production
• Assumes responsibility of overall department operations in absence of manager
• Assists in Managing the Butchery team in the overall performance, efficiency and profitable operations of the Butchery department
• Intentionally trains all new Butchery staff utilizing a variety of tools; regularly checks in on training progress and intervenes to retrain as needed
• Provides thorough and ongoing coaching to improve staff speed and accuracy of tasks, product knowledge and work efficiency
• Maintains in depth awareness of sales and loss metrics; adjusts production numbers to achieve financial goals while minimizing waste
• Helps to identify and propose solution for reducing COGS and increasing the overall profitability of their department
• Sets the pace in the Kitchen each shift by producing a high volume of product; models efficiency in all tasks & trains team on pace and time management
• Creates daily & weekly workflows & prep/production lists aligned to sales forecasts & data to promote minimized loss and optimized sales

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching & training

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

Description

What’s more satisfying: a beautiful cut of meat or a spotless workstation? Are you comfortable being the person who keeps everyone moving when there is an upcoming holiday rush? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.

What’s more satisfying: a beautiful cut of meat or a spotless workstation? Are you comfortable being the person who keeps everyone moving when there is an upcoming holiday rush? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.

Requirements

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Assists Kitchen Production Manager with day-to-day operations and supervision of the Butchery team, by ensuring efficient and quality food production
• Assumes responsibility of overall department operations in absence of manager
• Assists in Managing the Butchery team in the overall performance, efficiency and profitable operations of the Butchery department
• Intentionally trains all new Butchery staff utilizing a variety of tools; regularly checks in on training progress and intervenes to retrain as needed
• Provides thorough and ongoing coaching to improve staff speed and accuracy of tasks, product knowledge and work efficiency
• Maintains in depth awareness of sales and loss metrics; adjusts production numbers to achieve financial goals while minimizing waste
• Helps to identify and propose solution for reducing COGS and increasing the overall profitability of their department
• Sets the pace in the Kitchen each shift by producing a high volume of product; models efficiency in all tasks & trains team on pace and time management
• Creates daily & weekly workflows & prep/production lists aligned to sales forecasts & data to promote minimized loss and optimized sales

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum 1 year Food Service experience required
• Must be available during regular business hours; weekends required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to interact with employees and customers in stressful situations and/or conflict in a non-threatening and redemptive way.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must have problem solving skills, be flexible, creative, and able to adapt to change when required.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills and communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Must have reliable transportation and report for work in a timely manner.

Benefits/Perks

• Wage increase available if exceeding requirements
• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision, and long term disability insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

Who Is Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission‑driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.