Butchery Team Lead

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeFabricator Full time $76,600 - $80,000

Premium Protein Fabricator Opportunity:

Our esteemed culinary establishment seeks a meticulous, technically brilliant individual to lead their butchery section and oversee all fabrication of premium proteins in a Michelin-standard kitchen.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the butchery team, supervise staff, and deliver flawless, zero-waste protein fabrication.
  • Break down beef, lamb, pork, game carcasses; dry age beef up to 45+ days.
  • Scale, gut, fillet and portion whole fish.
  • Produce terrines, pâtés, cured meats and stocks from trim.
  • Train staff in knife skills, yield optimisation, safety; target =85 % yield.
  • Inspect every cut for consistency, marbling, freshness; reject sub-standard items.
  • Manage butchery inventory, forecast needs, liaise with premium suppliers.
  • Maintain equipment, sharpen knives daily.
  • Uphold HACCP, temperature logs, allergen controls in refrigerated spaces.
  • Advise chefs on cut availability, ageing profiles, special requests.
  • Convert all trim to stocks, sausages, staff meals.

Requirements:

  • 2–3+ years fine-dining butchery: whole-animal, dry-ageing, seafood fabrication.
  • Surgical knife skills and portioning accuracy.
  • Proven ageing/curing knowledge (pH, humidity, mould control).
  • Food Safety Supervisor Certificate + Cert III/IV Meat Processing (or equivalent).
  • Physical resilience; calm under pressure; obsessive attention to detail and cost discipline.

Desirable:

  • Experience with heritage breeds (e.g., Wagyu, poultry etc.).
  • Knowledge of sustainable sourcing.
  • Excellent Charcuterie skills.

How to Apply:

Send CV with references and cover letter detailing premium-protein experience and achievements. Sponsorship available for right candidate.

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