Butchery Manager

Pick n Pay; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Cape Town is seeking a Butchery Manager to oversee the Butchery department. The successful candidate will lead staff, ensure optimal product availability, and manage hygiene practices. Key responsibilities include delivering customer service and adhering to guidelines for food safety and merchandising. A minimum of 5 years of butchery experience and a Matric / Grade 12 qualification are required. This position promises an operational leadership role in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 Years Butchery Experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service
• Prepare products by adhering to guidelines
• Adhere to butchery merchandising flow
• Manage and ensure adherence to hygiene and housekeeping guidelines
• Ensure all butchery administration is accurately processed
• Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget
• Lead, monitor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilisation of employees

Skills

Customer Orientation

Communication skills

Business acumen

Knowledge about Food Safety

Knowledge about food retail

Leadership qualities

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Job description

Role Summary

The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organising, 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. To assist in preparing products, meat cutting and manufacturing in accordance with the specifications, as well as assisting in all admin functions and staff supervision.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 5 Years Butchery Experience
• Matric / Grade 12

Competencies

• Customer Orientation
• Communication skills
• Business acumen
• Knowledge about Food Safety and its procedures
• Knowledge about food retail
• Leadership qualities

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service
• Prepare products by adhering to guidelines
• Adhere to butchery merchandising flow
• Manage and ensure adherence to hygiene and housekeeping guidelines
• Ensure all butchery administration is accurately processed
• Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget
• Lead, monitor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilisation of employees

Closing date: Monday 26th January 2026