Butcher Shop

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Private Advertiser Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
Butcher Shop & Deli Manager

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for food, people, and quality? We are seeking a Butcher Shop & Deli Manager to take charge of our retail butcher shop and deli. This is a hands-on role that blends traditional butchery and wholesale management with café-style customer service and community connection.

About Us
  • Family-owned and community-focused business
  • Proudly stocking 100% Australian-grown meat products
  • Operating both a retail butcher shop and deli
  • Supplying wholesale to leading restaurants and suppliers
  • Committed to quality, provenance, and authentic customer connections
What You'll Do
  • Oversee all operations across the butcher shop and deli
  • Lead, coach, and mentor staff to deliver excellent service and maintain strong workplace culture
  • Perform general butchering duties including preparing, cutting, and packing prime cuts and wholesale orders
  • Manage food safety documentation, HACCP, WHS, QC, and hygiene compliance
  • Develop weekly specials, product innovation, and menu offerings in the deli/café
  • Supervise stock rotation in cold rooms, freezers, display cabinets, and deli stock
  • Handle rostering, staff scheduling, and wage budgets
  • Manage inventory, place orders, and maintain accurate stock control
  • Foster community relationships and provide exceptional customer service
  • Monitor and report on financial performance including weekly profit and loss
  • Resolve customer queries and complaints with professionalism
  • Support the General Manager in achieving financial and operational targets
Who You Are
  • A proven leader who inspires confidence, leads from the front, and sets the standard for the team
  • Business minded with a strong understanding of budgets, KPIs, and driving profitability
  • A hands-on operator who rolls up their sleeves, solves problems, and gets the job done
  • Understands that success is not about simply adding more staff, but about ensuring the whole team operates efficiently and effectively
  • Experienced in butcher shop or retail meat management, with knowledge of compliance requirements
  • Exposure to café, deli, or hospitality management strongly preferred
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
  • Passionate about food, provenance, and delivering outstanding customer experiences
  • Committed to quality, safety, and building authentic community connections
What We Offer
  • Above award wages with bonus structures for the right candidate
  • Free staff meals and on-site parking
  • Competitive salary with long-term stability and growth opportunities
  • Professional development in butchery, food, and hospitality operations
  • Supportive and community-driven work environment
Apply Now

If you are a motivated retail professional with proven butchery and management skills, and you're excited to also lead a deli/café team, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note: We are unable to sponsor visa applicants. Only candidates with unrestricted Australian working rights will be considered. Recruitment agencies are kindly asked not to contact us, as we will not be engaging third-party services for this role.

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