Head Butcher

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.If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.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 you37,000 pa on a 40-hour week (DOE)Clear leadership position within a respected retail environmentTuesday to Saturday working pattern (Sunday & Monday off)Central Manchester location, 5 minutes from Piccadilly StationReal autonomy in daily operational decisionsOpportunity to develop value-added product rangesWhat youll be getting stuck into as Head ButcherFull carcass breakdown to high retail craft standardsMaintaining exceptional product quality and presentationOverseeing stock control, ordering and supplier coordinationManaging waste control and protecting marginsTraining, supervising and scheduling junior team membersDelivering knowledgeable, confident customer serviceDeveloping sausages, marinades and ready-to-cook linesSupervising equipment and shop maintenanceSupporting pricing and day-to-day commercial decisionsWhat youll need to succeed as Head ButcherExtensive artisan or retail butchery experienceStrong carcass skills and confident knife work xjdpvnf Customer-facing confidence and communication abilityTeam leadership capability within a small business environmentSolid HACCP and food safety knowledgeExperience with Dimensions or Avery Berkel systems advantageousWorking pattern - Tuesday 08:00 17:00 Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 19:00 Thursday and Friday, 08:00 17:00 SaturdayIf youre ready to step into a Head Butcher role where your craft, judgement and leadership genuinely shape the shops success, apply online now.

Created: 2026-03-18