Experienced Head Butcher –  £40,000 per annum – Full-Time (40 Hours per Week)
Retail | Butchery | Customer-Facing Role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Head Butcher to lead and develop our busy butchery team arcoss 2 sites. As Head Butcher, you will work across both sites (located with 8 miles of each other), maintaining the highest standards of product quality, customer service, and operational efficiency.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who takes pride in their craft, thrives in a customer-focused setting, and wants to be part of a close-knit team that values tradition, quality, and great service. This is a full-time permanent role with excellent working conditions, competitive pay, and a strong focus on quality, craft, and customer service.

Salary: £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time – 40 hours per week, with weekend availability required
Type: Permanent

What You'll Be Doing:

• Breaking down whole carcasses with precision and skill (beef, lamb, pork)
• Jointing, boning, trimming, and portioning meat to specification
• Preparing and producing sausages and other value-added products
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in all areas
• Ensuring counters are well presented, stocked, and visually appealing
• Assisting with stock control, waste management, and order preparation
• Deliver outstanding customer service and build relationships with regular customers
• Work closely with the management team to develop new product ranges and seasonal offerings
• Monitor product costings and margins to ensure profitability is maintained
• Support team members to ensure a positive and productive working environment
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What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in retail butchery, ideally in a senior role.
• Full carcass breakdown skills.
• Sausage-making preparation experience.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation methods, and pricing.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work across multiple locations and manage time effectively.
• Must be cost and quality conscious.
• A genuine passion for the butchery trade and a desire to continually improve and innovate.
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BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Pension contribution
• Supportive team and working environment
• Staff discount
• Stable full-time hours
• Opportunity for development within a respected business

This role is perfect for someone who values quality, enjoys customer interaction, and takes pride in their butchery skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. At present, we are only able to consider applications from individuals currently residing in the UK.

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