Butchery Manager

Butchery Manager

Location: New World Ferry Road

Employment Type: Full-time

We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Butchery Manager to lead our small but busy in-store butchery department. You’ll be managing a team of three – including one apprentice.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee daily operations in a busy butchery setting
• Lead, mentor, and support your team to deliver excellent results
• Ensure food safety and hygiene is a top compliance priority, alongside health and safety standards
• Manage stock, ordering, and waste control
• Maintain high standards of product presentation and customer service
• Ensure consistent quality across all products and processes
• Achieve sales, wage, and gross profit (GP) targets through effective planning and execution

What You’ll Bring:

• Trade Certificate in Butchery is essential
• Proven butchery experience with strong cutting and preparation skills
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• A commitment to team development and training
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Solid computer skills for managing orders, reporting, and department performance
• Strong and physically fit, with the ability to handle the demands of a busy butchery
• Availability to work extra hours if required, including weekends or public holidays
• A high level of commitment to your role, your team, and delivering great results
• A customer-focused approach and attention to detail

Days of work will be Tuesday to Saturday with hours discussed at the interview stage.

Why Work With Us?

At New World Ferry Road, we are committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work. We value exceptional customer service, a strong and positive team culture, and being active in our local community. If you believe this aligns with your skills and experience, we encourage you to apply via our website, including a covering letter and C.V. Please apply asap as we will be reviewing applications as they arrive.

Applicants should have the legal right to work in New Zealand