Butchery Manager at PnP

Pick n Pay Retailers (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Pick n Pay as a Butchery Manager and lead a team dedicated to delivering quality service and premium cuts. This role involves managing operations, ensuring hygiene standards, and enhancing customer experiences in a thriving retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Butchery Manager or 2-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Extensive knowledge of meat cuts and butchery techniques.
• Ability to operate all butchery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the butchery department.
• Ensure hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Develop strategies to boost sales and reduce waste.

Skills

Customer service

Product knowledge

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Introduction

Carve Out a Future with Pick n Pay as a Butchery Manager!

Are you a skilled butchery professional with a passion for quality and service? Pick n Pay is looking for dedicated Butchery Managers to lead our butchery departments with precision and pride. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for everything from planning and organizing to motivating your team and ensuring operational excellence. You'll deliver premium cuts, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and create a world-class shopping experience that keeps our customers coming back. If you're ready to lead with expertise and bring your butchery skills to a thriving retail environment-this is your opportunity!

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead & Manage the Butchery Department: Oversee day-to-day operations, including inventory control, ordering, and ensuring top-quality cuts are available for our customers.

Maintain High Standards of Hygiene & Safety: Ensure all meat handling, storage, and display practices meet the food safety regulations and company standards.

Enhance Customer Experience: Provide exceptional customer service, offering expert advice and custom cuts that meet specific customer needs.

Drive Sales & Profits: Develop strategies to boost sales, reduce waste, and maximise profitability within the butchery department.

Lead & Train a High-Performing Team: Manage, train, and mentor butchery staff, ensuring they are knowledgeable, skilled, and motivated to provide excellent service.

Experience & Qualification

Grade 12

Experience as a Butchery Manager or 2-3 years in a supervisory role in a retail or Butchery environment.

Extensive knowledge of meat cuts, food safety, and butchery techniques

Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products

Ability to operate all the butchery equipment.

Competencies

Exceptional Customer service

Product knowledge

Good intrapersonal skills

Drive and Resilience

Excellent personal hygiene and work environment hygiene standards

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage inventory and reduce waste