Senior Butchery Manager - Amanzimtoti - (Delthorn Butcheries)

Delthorn; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A butchery company is seeking an experienced Senior Butchery Manager in Durban. The successful candidate will oversee operations, manage staff, and maintain high food safety standards. Strong leadership, product knowledge, and inventory management skills are essential. This role involves ensuring efficient workflow while boosting sales and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills are essential.
• Excellent product knowledge and commitment to quality required.
• Ability to manage staff, inventory, and sales effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the butchery for efficiency.
• Manage and supervise butchery staff, including training.
• Ensure strict hygiene and food safety standards compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Product knowledge

Inventory management

Customer service orientation

Job description

Overview

Delthorn Wholesale Butcheriesis looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Butchery Manager to lead our butchery operations. The ideal candidate must be hardworking, loyal, trustworthy , and maintain clean and sober habits . This role requires strong leadership skills, excellent product knowledge, and the ability to manage staff, inventory, and sales while ensuring the highest quality and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the butchery, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality production.
• Manage and supervise butchery staff, including training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure all meat products are cut, prepared, and displayed according to company standards.
• Maintain strict hygiene and food safety standards, ensuring compliance with all regulations.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage supplier relationships to maintain inventory.
• Control costs and reduce wastage while maintaining profitability.
• Develop and implement strategies to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure proper pricing, packaging, and labeling of meat products.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests in a professional manner.
• Conduct regular quality checks on products and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent product knowledge and attention to quality.
• Ability to manage staff, inventory, and sales.
• Commitment to high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Ability to monitor stock, work with suppliers, and control costs.
• Customer service orientation and problem-solving abilities.