Butcher

What you’ll be doing:

Product Quality and Supplier Management

• Ensure consistently high quality in all butchery output, with regular quality checks and corrective feedback where needed.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing suppliers while sourcing new producers who align with our sustainability and quality values.
• Support chefs and the development team with expert input on cuts, yield, seasonality, and sourcing.
• Take ownership of quality assurance across all restaurants, ensuring each site receives consistent, well-prepared produce.

Inventory, Supply and Waste Management

• Oversee stock levels and ordering across all sites, including biweekly stock takes, invoice processing, and discrepancy checks.
• Coordinate supply planning in line with upcoming menus, restaurant volumes, and seasonal availability.
• Implement efficient systems to reduce waste, improve yield, and make responsible use of all product.
• Support traceability and transparency across the supply chain, maintaining accurate records and reports.

Health, Safety and Hygiene Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene protocols, across all butchery areas.
• Oversee the correct use, cleaning, and maintenance of all equipment, tools and facilities.
• Deliver regular health and safety training to all butchery staff, including proper handling, hygiene and sanitation.
• Build a safety-first culture, where all team members take responsibility for maintaining a clean and compliant environment.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in a butchery role, ideally in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Excellent technical skills, with a deep knowledge of meat breakdown, storage, preparation, and seasonal sourcing.
• A strong leader who can motivate, train and retain a skilled team.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage operations across multiple locations.
• A deep respect for produce and sustainability, with an understanding of ethical sourcing
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
• Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
• 50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
• Discounted dining at various local establishments near [Employer hidden] Restaurants.
• Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
• Refer a Friend scheme, recommend someone to join [Employer hidden] and receive a bonus!
• Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
• £300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.