Advert Close date: 16th September 2025
Join Our Team at Windsor Farm Shop – Butcher Role
About The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate is a prestigious organisation that manages an extensive portfolio of properties across the UK, including historic landmarks, retail spaces, and natural environments. We are committed to excellence, sustainability, and providing exceptional experiences for our visitors. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining the high standards and reputation of The Crown Estate.
About Windsor Farm Shop
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team at the Windsor Farm Shop. Windsor Farm Shop offers a wide range of products sourced from British speciality producers, local artisans and the Windsor Farms. Founded by
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
in 2001, we enjoy a unique position on the edge of the stunning
Windsor Estate
, housed within converted potting sheds which date back to the reign of Queen Victoria.
Purpose of the Role
We're looking for a skilled and passionate butcher to join our team at Windsor Farm Shop, part of The Crown Estate. This role is all about delivering exceptional products to our customers while upholding the highest standards of presentation, food hygiene, and customer service. You'll be a key part of our butchery operation, with a focus on meat preparation and supporting across the shop as needed.
Context of Opportunity / Main Accountabilities
As a butcher at Windsor Farm Shop, you'll be responsible for:
* Cutting and preparing meat for the counter, including de-boning and sausage making
* Keeping counters fully stocked and ensuring proper labelling and rotation
* Completing HACCP paperwork and conducting product intake spot checks
* Delivering outstanding customer service and supporting marketing initiatives
* Managing stock transfers, wastage sheets, and accurate stock takes
* Advising customers with up-to-date product knowledge to maximise sales
* Maintaining health and safety standards and reporting maintenance issues
* Supporting the overall operation and contributing to service improvements
* Following additive and preservative record protocols
* Responding appropriately to emergencies and evacuation procedures
* Taking on additional duties to support the wider Windsor Farm Shop team
Most Important Skills-Based Requirements
We're looking for someone who brings:
* Proven butchery experience and advanced meat preparation knowledge
* Level 2 in Butchery or equivalent experience
* Strong understanding of food safety regulations
* Excellent knife skills and butchering techniques
* Experience in a busy, customer-facing environment
* Confidence, friendliness, and approachability
* Flexibility and initiative to support wherever needed
* Effective problem-solving and communication skills
* Organisational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to work in cold environments and lift heavy items
* Basic IT skills and valid food hygiene certification
Our Offering / benefits:
As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.
Disability Disclaimer:
We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme
Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK )
.
We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.
If you have any questions about our recruitment process or would like to talk about adjustments, please contact us on
The Crown Estate is a unique business with a distinct heritage and a portfolio unlike any other.
It includes some of central London's best places to work, shop and spend time, retail and leisure destinations across the country, and a substantial rural portfolio. As manager of the seabed and half the foreshore around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, we play a role in the UK's world-leading offshore wind sector as well as marine aggregates, cables and pipelines. We are also responsible for the Windsor Estate, including the world-renowned Windsor Great Park.