Butchery Manager

Are you an experienced Butcher looking for a unique opportunity to operate your business without the financial risk? Booker Wholesale is seeking a Butchery Manager who demonstrates strong skills and motivation to join our team in Oxford. As a Butchery Manager, you will have the chance to develop your own business, collaborate closely with customers, and deliver exceptional service in a world-class retail environment.
You will be responsible for

• Responsibilities:


• Develop and implement a business plan to drive sales and profitability in the Butchery Department.


• Build strong relationships with customers, understanding their needs and providing expert advice.


• Maintain high standards, including stock management, food safety procedures, and meat displays.


• Lead and motivate a small team, creating staff rotas and fostering a positive work environment.


• Cut meat to order, ensuring precision and quality


• Manage stock levels effectively, including ordering and stocktaking


• Maintain and clean tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance


• Manage waste to reduce expenses and enhance operational effectiveness
  
  Proven experience as a Butcher, with excellent product knowledge of all meat proteins


• Self-motivated and driven to succeed, with a passion for providing exceptional customer service


• Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a small team


• Familiarity with food safety procedures and recommended guidelines


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously


• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
  
  Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, as well as six support centre locations across the UK.


We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Booker and Best where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our workplace is one where differences are valued, and all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We not only celebrate and embrace diversity and build inclusion but recognise the value and opportunities this brings. Our inclusive culture makes our company stronger and is fundamental to our core purpose: serving customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Everyone's welcome at Booker.

How we support disabled colleagues and candidates is key to our inclusive culture; we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support you can expect, please contact recruitment@bookergroup.com

Please note

We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.


• Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however, is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
  
  At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:


• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.


• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.


• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.


• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.


• Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses.


• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.


• Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates


• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.


• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.


• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.


• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay


• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.


• A great holiday package