Butchery Manager

3 days ago

Caledon Mall Western Cape, South Africa Pick n Pay Full time

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing

The Butchery Manager is responsible for the leadership and supervision of the Butchery department within a PnP Corporate store. This function includes the planning, organizing, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and the Pick n Pay's objectives.

Standard 10 / Grade 12

Minimum of 3 years butchery experience

1 year experience in a Supervisory or Leadership position required

Competencies:

Ability to cut, pack, manufacture and merchandise all butchery products
Ability to operate all the butchery equipment
Ability to offer friendly customer service
Passion and have product knowledge for butchery products
Good intrapersonal skills
High energy levels
Excellent personal hygiene
Excellent work environment hygiene standards
Ability to grasp new information with speed and ease
Learning ability to absorb new information readily
Pick 'n Pay values and culture
Customer service ethos
Food safety
Safe work procedures
House rules
Butchery equipment
Specification manual
SOP's
Health and Safety Act

Customer Service
Give customers undivided attention when serving them to maximize customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate product knowledge when assisting customers with butchery queries and/or determining their needs to recommend products that fits their needs and desires.

Product Preparations
Adhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manual.
Break the carcass into primal form to enhance efficiency during the final cutting of products in preparation for trade.

Merchandising
Adhere to the butchery merchandising flow.
Keep categories together when merchandising according to the plano-guide.
Clean and maintain the merchandise area to ensure its always neat, hygienic, and appealing to customers.
Monitor on shelve availability and take corrective actions to address any possible overs and out of stocks.

Hygiene and Housekeeping
Maintain clean as you go during production to avoid food safety risks.
Deep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestation.
Ensure equipment is kept clean and in a good working condition.
Adhere to safety procedure when operating equipment to avoid any occupational risks.
Communicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant manager.
Ensure correct temperature control are adhered to preserve the product, avoid contamination and waste.

Administration
Assist with all administration processed to ensure smooth running of the butchery.
Conduct stock take to calculate gross profit.
Give input and maintain staff scheduling rosters to ensure adequate coverage during business peaks and valleys.
Place stock orders and ensure stock holding is sufficient to meet customer needs and reduce waste.

Sales and profitability
Ensure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budget.
Oversee the cutting of the carcass according to block test margin to ensure maximum profitability and good butchering standards are adhered to.
Perform stock rotation to reduce and control waste.
Apply the cutting plan to minimize waste resulting from over ordering and over producing.

Leading Teams
Lead, monitor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilization of employees.
Provide employees with regular feedback and handle issues of discipline accordingly.
Keep team updated on any new initiatives and changes pertaining to the department.

Closing date - 6th November 2025

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

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