About the position
Introduction
Carve Out a Future with Pick n Pay as a Butchery Manager!
Are you a skilled butchery professional with a passion for quality and service? Pick n Pay is looking for dedicated Butchery Managers to lead our butchery departments with precision and pride. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for everything from planning and organizing to motivating your team and ensuring operational excellence. You'll deliver premium cuts, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and create a world-class shopping experience that keeps our customers coming back. If you're ready to lead with expertise and bring your butchery skills to a thriving retail environment-this is your opportunity!
Duties & Responsibilities
Lead & Manage the Butchery Department
Oversee day-to-day operations, including inventory control, ordering, and ensuring top-quality cuts are available for our customers.
Maintain High Standards of Hygiene & Safety
Ensure all meat handling, storage, and display practices meet the food safety regulations and company standards.
Enhance Customer Experience
Provide exceptional customer service, offering expert advice and custom cuts that meet specific customer needs.
Drive Sales & Profits
Develop strategies to boost sales, reduce waste, and maximise profitability within the butchery department.
Lead & Train a High-Performing Team
Manage, train, and mentor butchery staff, ensuring they are knowledgeable, skilled, and motivated to provide excellent service.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Grade 12
Experience as a Butchery Manager or 2-3 years in a supervisory role in a retail or Butchery environment
Extensive knowledge of meat cuts, food safety, and butchery techniques
Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products
Ability to operate all the butchery equipment
Competencies
Exceptional Customer service
Product knowledge
Good intrapersonal skills
Drive and Resilience
Excellent personal hygiene and work environment hygiene standards
Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage inventory and reduce waste
