Butchery Manager

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role

Previous experience in Butchery and Fish departments

Sound knowledge of meat cuts, carcass breakdown, and production processes

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Competencies:

Strong passion for product quality and operational excellence

Proven management and supervisory experience

Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability

Assertive, calm, and confident leadership style

Solid administrative and organisational skills

Ability to work in cold and wet conditions

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial & Financial Management

Maximise gross margins and departmental profitability

Control budgets (expenses, turnover, growth targets) and implement corrective action where required

Monitor and reduce wastage, shrinkage and damages

Analyse sales performance and identify growth opportunities

Plan and implement sales promotions to drive volume and margin

Stock & Production Management

Order and control stock levels to ensure availability without overstocking

Plan daily and weekly production schedules

Assist with receiving meat and ensure accurate stock handling

Control, merchandise and promote stock according to company standards

Monitor temperature controls and maintain the cold chain

Technical & Operational Execution

Prepare and break various meat carcasses and prepare fish lines to specification

Operate all butchery equipment including bandsaw, wrapping machine, vacuum machine, scales, mincing machine and boerewors filler

Maintain hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards

Ensure cleanliness of all butchery equipment and utensils

Leadership & People Management

Manage and lead employees to ensure efficient department operations

Drive performance, productivity, and accountability

Conduct ongoing training and development of team members

Foster a culture of teamwork, urgency, and excellence

Customer Service Excellence

Deliver high service levels to maximise customer satisfaction

Provide product expertise and handle customers courteously and professionally

Ensure attractive merchandising and presentation standards

Closing date: 3 November 2026

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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