Butchery Manager, Soweto

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and hands‑on Butchery Manager to join our retail operations team. The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the daily management and performance of the butchery department within a busy supermarket environment.

This role requires a strong operational leader with excellent product knowledge, commercial awareness, and the ability to lead and motivate a butchery team while ensuring exceptional product quality, customer service, hygiene standards, and profitability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the full daily operations of the butchery department

Drive sales performance and achieve gross profit (GP) targets

Control stock levels, stock rotation, ordering, and shrinkage

Oversee production planning and ensure product availability

Maintain high merchandising, presentation, and quality standards

Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and health&safety regulations

Minimise waste and maximise departmental profitability

Supervise, train, and manage butchery staff performance and productivity

Deliver excellent customer service and resolve customer queries professionally

Conduct regular stock counts and monitor stock variances

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and operational

Maintain accurate administrative and reporting processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

3–5 years’ butchery experience within a retail or supermarket environment

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or management role

Strong knowledge of retail butchery operations and meat products

Sound understanding of stock management, GP control, and shrinkage management

Knowledge of hygiene, food safety, and health&safety standards

Strong leadership and staff management abilities

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to work independently and manage operational demands effectively

WORKING HOURS

45 hours per week

Monday to Friday: 8 hours per day

Either Saturday or Sunday: 5 hours

The successful candidate will largely manage their own working hours, provided operational requirements and weekly hours are fulfilled

Off days and off weekends may be accommodated by prior arrangement and operational requirements

Starting date negotiable

Relocation Assistance:

may be considered for the successful candidate where applicable

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will be a proactive and disciplined retail professional with strong leadership ability, excellent attention to detail, and the capability to manage a high‑performing butchery department efficiently. Candidates should be commercially driven, customer‑focused, and confident in managing both staff and operational performance within a fast‑paced retail environment.

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