Job Description:

This Butchery Manager role is an opportunity to take ownership of a respected traditional operation where quality, craftsmanship and customer service remain at the heart of everything. You'll lead from the front, shaping standards, developing people and helping drive the continued success of a well-established independent business with a loyal customer base and strong local reputation.
 
What’s in it for you

• Salary of up to £38,000 depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a respected and established operation with genuine autonomy
• Supportive, family-oriented working environment with long-term stability
• Exposure to both retail and trade customers, creating a varied and rewarding role
• Potential relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Accommodation support may be available on a case-by-case basis

 
Your responsibilities as Butchery Manager

• Oversee daily production and retail activities, ensuring consistently high standards
• Lead, coach and develop the existing team while supporting training and knowledge sharing
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships to maintain availability and minimise waste
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and quality standards across all areas of the operation
• Support retail customers with expert product guidance while helping grow trade accounts
• Assist with operational planning, equipment oversight and community-based activities when required

 
What we’re looking for in a Butchery Manager

• Extensive full carcass preparation and meat processing experience across multiple species
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within a similar environment
• Strong knowledge of stock management, ordering and inventory control processes
• Experience training and developing junior team members or apprentices
• Background working within traditional, independent, wholesale or catering supply environments

 
Working hours: 40–45 hours per week, Monday to Saturday, with two days off per week.
 
If you're ready to take the next step as a Butchery Manager, we'd love to hear from you.