Butchery Manager

Watershed Consulting; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Butchery Manager to oversee store operations and ensure top-notch service. This role involves managing butchery staff, implementing special offers, and maintaining high product standards. With a focus on both people and customer management, you will train and motivate your team while ensuring customer satisfaction. If you have a strong work ethic and a passion for the butchery trade, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in butchery and production within a retail environment.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Afrikaans & English.

Responsibilities

• Run special offers and manage butchery operations in consultation with senior management.
• Supervise butchers, schedule work activities, and train junior staff.
• Prepare special cuts of meat and assist with customer queries.

Skills

Butchery Management

People Management

Customer Service

Stock Rotation

Delivery Experience

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Tools

Code 10 driver’s license

Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client is looking for an experienced individual with a strong work ethic who can effectively and efficiently implement and manage store operations and controls.

POSITION INFO : Butchery Manager

Area : East Rand, Gauteng

Salary : R15000 to R30000 net per month

Working Hours : Monday to Friday : 07 : 00 to 18 : 00

Saturdays : 07 : 00 to 17 : 00

Sundays : 07 : 00 to 14 : 00

One day off per week

Duties & Responsibilities :

Butchery Management :

• In consultation with senior management, run special offers as agreed and appropriate.
• Inspect equipment regularly to ensure it is in good working order and safe to use.
• Assist on the shop floor and in the general running of the convenience store as a priority.
• Ensure accuracy of orders.

People Management :

• Supervise other butchers or meat cutters, schedule work activities, rotations, and holidays in consultation with management, ensuring butchery opening times are maintained and fully staffed.
• Offer on-the-job training and coaching to junior butchers.
• Motivate and develop your team, including setting objectives & strategies.
• Plan annual and interim labor requirements based on specific volumes and retail needs.
• Equip staff with the necessary tools and tests to uphold product standards.
• Ensure staff are well-versed in stock rotation and shelf display requirements.
• Identify staff development needs and address them accordingly.
• Evaluate staff performance, providing feedback and coaching as needed.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed and updated to adapt to changing environments; train staff on new rollouts.
• Handle IR issues following correct processes.
• Manage casual staff, Overtime, and Leave provisioning.

Customer Service :

• Prepare special cuts of meat based on customer orders.
• Assist and resolve customer queries.

Reporting :

• Participate in daily telephonic feedback meetings with the manager.

Requirements :

• Grade 12 qualification.
• Proficient in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding Afrikaans & English.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in butchery and production within a retail environment.
• Delivery experience.
• Code 10 driver’s license.