Butchery Operations Manager: Lead 25+ Team & Stock

DC Meat; Springbok; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Meat in Springbok is seeking a Manager for their Butchery, overseeing daily operations and leading a team of around 25 staff to ensure profitability and high service standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of butchery management, strong stock and cash handling skills, and experience with POS systems. Relocation to Springbok is expected if not nearby. A valid driver’s license and focus on hygiene are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of butchery management experience.
• Knowledge of meat cuts including chicken, pork, beef, and lamb.
• Maintain high hygiene, cutting, packing, merchandising and customer service standards.
• Basic computer skills including Excel.
• Experience with Point-Of-Sale software and stock control.
• Experience with Cash-In-Transit processes.
• Stock counting and variance investigations/controls.
• Willingness to relocate to Springbok if needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the full butchery.
• Lead and motivate a team of about 25 people.
• Control stock levels, ordering and GP calculations.
• Maintain merchandising standards and accurate pricing.
• Perform daily cash-ups and banking.
• Open/close operations Mon–Sat.
• Place orders to ensure stock levels; receive deliveries weekly.
• Manage cashiers and POS systems.
• Oversee office and CIT procedures.

Skills

Butchery management

Stock management

Cash handling

Customer service

Hygiene standards

Excel

POS software

Tools

POS software

Job description

DC Meat in Springbok is seeking a Manager for their Butchery, overseeing daily operations and leading a team of around 25 staff to ensure profitability and high service standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of butchery management, strong stock and cash handling skills, and experience with POS systems. Relocation to Springbok is expected if not nearby. A valid driver’s license and focus on hygiene are essential.