Fine-Dining Butcher — Precision Prep & Career Growth

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 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