Overview
Booker is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This role involves running the Butchery Departments with the mindset of managing a small business, focusing on delivering excellent customer service, developing local market understanding, and driving business growth.
This role provides flexibility to run a butchery business without financial risk. Requirements include strong product knowledge of all meat proteins and a self-motivated, results-driven approach.
Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards in all areas including stock, food safety procedures (with documentation), fresh meat and pre-packed meat displays, staff morale, and customer satisfaction.
* Collaborate with the Store Manager to develop a business plan that supports growth in sales and profitability of the department.
* Greet and speak to customers, provide advice, answer questions, take orders, and offer helpful guidance with a positive attitude.
* Order and manage stock, including stocktaking.
* Develop and manage a small team, including staff rotas.
* Cut meat to order.
* Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
* Coordinate deliveries or order pickups.
* Control waste.
Working pattern: 1 in 3 weekends / 5 over 7, 38 hours per week.
Qualifications and Experience
* Proven experience as a butcher or in a supervisory role within a butcher/retail environment.
* Good product knowledge of all meat proteins.
* Self-motivated with a desire to succeed and a customer-focused mindset.
Benefits
At Booker, you will join a great workplace with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
* Tesco-related discounts after 3 months service, including 10% to 15% off purchases at Tesco during specified periods.
* Discounts on Tesco Mobile, car, pet and home insurance, health checks, eyewear, and ongoing deals through the year.
* Access to savings schemes and pension, life assurance, and wellbeing resources.
* Holiday package and other employee benefits.
About Us
Booker is the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler serving independent retailers, caterers, and small businesses with locations across the country. We operate multiple branches, distribution centres, and support sites.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to create a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Flexible working options are available where possible. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer.
For more information, please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Wholesale
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