Local Manager Butchery

Pay Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Pretoria North is seeking a Local Manager for their Butchery department. The successful candidate will manage operations, ensure customer satisfaction, and lead a dynamic team. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of butchery management experience and possess excellent customer service skills. Join us to contribute to a vibrant work environment and shape the future of retail in Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years butchery management experience; a Butchery Skills qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products.
• Excellent personal hygiene and work-environment hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Give customers undivided attention, recommend products, and demonstrate product knowledge.
• Follow recipe manual and ensure quality in product preparations.
• Maintain merchandising flow and keep categories together.
• Maintain cleanliness during production and report faults.
• Assist with administrative processes and conduct stock takes.
• Promote sales and oversee carcass cutting for profitability.
• Lead, monitor and coach direct reports.

Skills

Customer service skills

Product knowledge for butchery

Interpersonal skills

Ability to operate butchery equipment

High energy levels

Hygiene standards

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Butchery equipment

Job description

Local Manager, Butchery

Location: Pretoria North – Gauteng. Time type: Full time. Post date: Posted Today. Closing date: 07 November.

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

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12
• Minimum of 3 years butchery management experience; a Butchery Skills qualification is advantageous.
• Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products.
• Ability to operate all butchery equipment.
• Friendly customer service skills.
• Product knowledge for butchery products.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• High energy levels.
• Excellent personal hygiene and work‑environment hygiene standards.
• Ability to learn new information quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Customer service – give customers undivided attention, demonstrate product knowledge, recommend products.
• Product preparations – follow recipe manual, break carcass into primal form, ensure quality.
• Merchandising – adhere to butchery merchandising flow, keep categories together, maintain clean, hygienic area, monitor shelf availability, take corrective action.
• Hygiene & housekeeping – maintain cleanliness during production, deep‑clean post‑production, keep equipment clean and in good working condition, follow safety procedures, report faults.
• Administration – assist with all administrative processes, conduct stock take, calculate gross profit, maintain staff rosters, place stock orders, ensure adequate stock levels.
• Sales & profitability – ensure product availability, promote sales, achieve budget, oversee carcass cutting for profitability, perform stock rotation, apply cutting plan to minimise waste.
• Leading teams – lead, monitor and coach direct reports, provide feedback, handle discipline, keep team updated on new initiatives.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over‑achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

At Pick n Pay, we are more than just a retailer; we are an organisation of dedicated people committed to creating an exceptional shopping experience for our customers and an enriching, vibrant work environment for our employees.

Founded in 1918, Pick n Pay is one of the largest retail chains in South Africa, serving millions of customers across the African continent.

Our reputation is built upon our commitment to offering customers the best in quality and value. Experience the joy of being part of Pick n Pay. Let's shape the future of retail in Africa together. View our career opportunities.