Qualified Butchery Manager

We are an expanding family business located in the bayside of Brisbane that specialises in providing a never-before-seen supermarket experience. 
Due to our ongoing growth we are looking for a BUTCHERY MANAGER who specialises in creating new and exciting gourmet products and has a passion for motivating and engaging a high performing team!

We value every member of the team and aspire to be an employer of choice! The Jones Retail Group recognises the value of retaining our staff by offering them long term career opportunities and strive to always try to promote from within our company, where possible.

The Role:

Reporting directly to the Store Manager, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following:

• Managing the team and operations of the butchery, including rostering
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers to maintain a high quality product and achieve margin KPI's
• Manage and report on inventory, sales, merchandising and shrinkage
• Preparation of products, including cutting, trimming, and slicing
• Preparation of value-added, and marinated products
• Preparation of gourmet, and game meat
• Operation of machinery and equipment, including mincer, grinder, and band saw, etc.
• Packing, wrapping, and labelling products (as required)
• Attending to the Meat Cabinet, including displaying products, and maintaining presentation
• Providing exemplary customer service, including responding to enquiries and requests
• Maintaining general department cleanliness
• Compliance with all relevant legislation, including Food Safety, Trade Measurement, and Occupational Health & Safety, etc.
• Uphold and maintain all Policies & Procedures, including uniform standards
• Any other tasks as required by the specialist team and the Store Manager

About you:

• Trade qualified butcher
• Experience in leading, training and motivating a team of butchers 
• Experience with gourmet production skills and sausage making
• Proficient in Merchandising
• Previous supermarket or retail experience an advantageous
• A passion for outstanding customer service
• Highly organised and efficient with good work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment achieving KPI's
• Experience with retail ready products wholesaling would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to adhere to all Policies & Procedures

If you are serious about growing your career, Apply today to join a company that truly values it's most important asset...its people!