Head Butcher | Stocksfield
| Company: | Brockbushes Ltd |
| Location: | Northumberland |
| Salary: | From £30,000 a year |
We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Butchery to join our growing team. This role requires someone who is detailed, commercial but can also communicate with the team and suppliers effectively.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Butcher who has a real passion for working with local farmers, full carcase Butchery and top quality meat.
We are a thriving and dynamic farm shop, restaurant, and pick-your-own business and we are currently undergoing an exciting phase of growth, including the expansion and rebuild of our Farm Shop, Restaurant, and Play Barn. As part of this journey, we are seeking a passionate and skilled Head of Butchery to lead our Butchery department.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of something from the start.
As Head of Butchery, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of our butchery, maintaining high-quality standards, and contributing to the success of our business. You’ll collaborate with local farmers, oversee full carcass butchery processes, and manage a team of skilled butchers.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire a team of butchers, ensuring productivity, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards.
- Work closely with local farmers to source top-quality meat products.
- Oversee all aspects of butchery, from cutting and trimming to packaging and display.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and product quality.
- Monitor stock levels, minimize wastage, and optimize inventory turnover.
- Interact with customers, provide product recommendations, and address inquiries.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Butcher or in a similar role, with expertise in full carcass butchery.
- Excellent communication skills to liaise with team members, suppliers, and customers.
- Strong attention to detail in handling meat products and maintaining cleanliness.
- Understanding of business dynamics, profitability, and cost management.
- A genuine passion for working with local farmers and delivering top-quality meat.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
- Creativity to build exciting ready to cook ranges for our customers.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 18/05/2024
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