Butchery Assistant Manager
We're looking for a motivated Butchery Assistant Manager to join our team at Cleveleys Foods. In this role, you'll support the Butchery Manager in overseeing daily operations, leading the team, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, service, and compliance.
What you'll do:
● Lead and motivate the butchery team, covering full management duties when required.
● Plan and delegate daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
● Carry out quality control checks and maintain food safety & hygiene standards.
● Support staff development through training, performance, and constant improvement.
● Ensure excellent customer service at all times.
● Work effectively with other departments.
● Assist in managing stock levels and purchasing, and liaise with suppliers.
● Deputise for the Butchery Manager when away.
What we're looking for:
● Experience in a supervisory or team leader role, ideally within butchery, food retail, or hospitality.
● Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
● Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
● A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to make decisions confidently.
● Basic competence with computers (Microsoft Office, etc.).
Why join us:
● Be part of a trusted, professional team with high standards and a strong reputation.
● Opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress in your career.
● Supportive environment where your ideas and initiative are valued.
We offer:
● Salary: up to £42,000
● Weekly pay
● 28 days holiday allowance
● Full-time, permanent position
● Staff discount
● Christmas bonus
● Free onsite parking
Schedule:
We operate Monday to Saturday, 4:00 am to midday. This role is 39 hours per week, with working days to be agreed.
Location:
Cleveleys Foods Ltd, Moat Farm, All Saints, South Elmham, Halesworth, Suffolk, IP19 0NY (own transport is essential due to rural location).
Due to the high volume of applicants, we may not be able to contact you if your application is unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person