Butchery Manager

picknpay; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Pick n Pay seeks a qualified Butchery Manager to lead the Butchery and Fish departments in a corporate store in Pretoria. You will plan, direct, and optimize day-to-day operations while upholding food safety and hygiene standards.

You will supervise a team, manage stock and shrinkage, and drive customer service with deep product knowledge and a commitment to quality. This role demands hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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.
• Produce quality value-added products and break meat carcasses.
• Operate butchery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain product quality and production standards.
• Ensure cold chain compliance and proper handling procedures.
• Supervise, motivate, and support team members; staff training and performance management.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and expert product knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Job description

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

The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organizing, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and the Pick n Pay's objectives.

Minimum 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

Competencies

• 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

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!

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