Local Manager Butchery

Job Description

Are you a commercially driven Butchery professional with strong leadership capability and hands-on technical expertise? We are looking for a Butchery Manager who can maximise gross margins and profitability through exceptional operational standards, strict expense control, minimise shrinkage, and provide superior customer service.

This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and technical skill, from managing budgets and shrinkage to breaking carcasses and producing high-quality value-added products.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Previous experience in Butchery and Fish departments
• Sound knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Competencies

• Strong passion for product quality and operational excellence
• Proven management and supervisory experience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Assertive, calm, and confident leadership style
• Solid administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work in cold and wet conditions

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Financial Management

• Maximise gross margins and departmental profitability
• Control budgets (expenses, turnover, growth targets) and implement corrective action where required
• Monitor and reduce wastage, shrinkage and damages
• Analyse sales performance and identify growth opportunities
• Plan and implement sales promotions to drive volume and margin

Stock & Production Management

• Order and control stock levels to ensure availability without overstocking
• Plan daily and weekly production schedules
• Assist with receiving meat and ensure accurate stock handling
• Control, merchandise and promote stock according to company standards
• Monitor temperature controls and maintain the cold chain

Technical & Operational Execution

• Prepare and break various meat carcasses and prepare fish lines to specification
• Operate all butchery equipment including bandsaw, wrapping machine, vacuum machine, scales, mincing machine and boerewors filler
• Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards
• Ensure cleanliness of all butchery equipment and utensils

Leadership & People Management

• Manage and lead employees to ensure efficient department operations
• Drive performance, productivity, and accountability
• Conduct ongoing training and development of team members
• Foster a culture of teamwork, urgency, and excellence

Customer Service Excellence

• Deliver high service levels to maximise customer satisfaction
• Provide product expertise and handle customers courteously and professionally
• Ensure attractive merchandising and presentation standards

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

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

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