Assistant Butchery Manager

picknpay; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay is seeking a hands-on Assistant Butchery Manager to support daily operations, lead and develop the team, drive sales, control stock and shrinkage, and maintain the highest standards in product quality, merchandising, hygiene, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires at least 2 years of supervisory experience in a butchery or fish department, strong leadership, knowledge of meat cuts, food safety, and the ability to work in cold, wet conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a Butchery and Fish department
• Knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Good operational and organisational ability
• Strong attention to quality and hygiene standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Butchery and Fish departments
• Support stock ordering, receiving, merchandising, and product availability
• Monitor stock levels and assist in reducing shrinkage and wastage
• Ensure attractive product displays and merchandising standards
• Prepare and break meat carcasses and produce quality value-added products
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain product quality and production standards
• Ensure cold chain compliance and proper handling procedures
• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards
• Ensure all equipment and work areas remain clean and compliant
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Supervise, motivate, and support team members
• Assist with staff training and performance management
• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product knowledge
• Build a culture of teamwork, urgency, and operational excellence

Skills

Supervisory experience

Butchery experience

Meat cuts knowledge

Food safety knowledge

Leadership

Stock management

Customer service

Quality and hygiene

Problem-solving

Operational planning

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Passionate about quality meats, customer service, and retail excellence? We're looking for a hands-on Assistant Butchery Manager to support daily operations, lead and develop the team, drive sales, control stock and shrinkage, and maintain the highest standards of product quality, merchandising, hygiene, and customer experience in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Previous experience in a Butchery and Fish department
• Knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Good operational and organisational ability
• Strong attention to quality and hygiene standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions

The roles will be placed in the following areas, Polokwane, Midwaters and Hazeldean.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Stock Control

• Assist with the day-to-day management of the Butchery and Fish departments
• Support stock ordering, receiving, merchandising, and product availability
• Monitor stock levels and assist in reducing shrinkage and wastage
• Ensure attractive product displays and merchandising standards

Production & Technical Execution

• Prepare and break meat carcasses and produce quality value-added products
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain product quality and production standards
• Ensure cold chain compliance and proper handling procedures

Hygiene & Food Safety

• Maintain strict hygiene, housekeeping, and food safety standards
• Ensure all equipment and work areas remain clean and compliant
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times

Team Leadership & Customer Service

• Supervise, motivate, and support team members
• Assist with staff training and performance management
• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product knowledge
• Build a culture of teamwork, urgency, and operational excellence

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!