If youre a skilled craft professional who wants more than just a block and a knife, this Head Butcher role gives you influence, ownership and leadership in a thriving central Manchester shop.
This is not just hands-on production, youll combine traditional carcass work with shop leadership, operational decision-making and genuine customer engagement. Roughly 40% craft butchery, 60% oversight and shop management.
Whats in it for you
* £37,000 pa on a 40-hour week (DOE)
* Clear leadership position within a respected retail environment
* Tuesday to Saturday working pattern (Sunday & Monday off)
* Central Manchester location, 5 minutes from Piccadilly Station
* Real autonomy in daily operational decisions
* Opportunity to develop value-added product ranges
What youll be getting stuck into as Head Butcher
* Full carcass breakdown to high retail craft standards
* Maintaining exceptional product quality and presentation
* Overseeing stock control, ordering and supplier coordination
* Managing waste control and protecting margins
* Training, supervising and scheduling junior team members
* Delivering knowledgeable, confident customer service
* Developing sausages, marinades and ready-to-cook lines
* Supervising equipment and shop maintenance
* Supporting pricing and day-to-day commercial decisions
What youll need to succeed as Head Butcher
* Extensive artisan or retail butchery experience
* Strong carcass skills and confident knife work
* Customer-facing confidence and communication ability
* Team leadership capability within a small business environment
* Solid HACCP and food safety knowledge
* Experience with Dimensions or Avery Berkel systems advantageous
Working pattern - Tuesday 08:00 17:00 Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 19:00 Thursday and Friday, 08:00 17:00 Saturday
If youre ready to step into a Head Butcher role where your craft, judgement and leadership genuinely shape the shops success, apply online now.
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