Local Manager Butchery

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 local store. This function includes the planning, organising, directing, motivating, controlling and providing practical operational support in the running of the Butchery in order to achieve the Butchery Division and Pick n Pay’s objectives.Minimum requirementsMatric/ Grade 12Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Blockman/ Butchery Supervisor or ManagerCompetenciesCustomer OrientationCommunication skillsBusiness mindednessKnowledge about Food Safety and its proceduresKnowledge about food retailLeadership qualitiesAdditional Job DescriptionCustomer ServiceGive customers undivided attention when serving them to maximise customer satisfactionDemonstrate product knowledge when assisting customers with butchery queries and/or determining their needs to recommend products that fits their needs and desiresProduct PreparationsAdhere to ingredient selection and method in strict accordance with the recipe manualBreak the carcass into primal form to enhance efficiency during the final cutting of products in preparation for tradeMerchandisingAdhere to the butchery merchandising flowKeep categories together when merchandising according to the plano-guideClean and maintain the merchandise area to ensure its always neat, hygienic, and appealing to customersMonitor on shelve availability and take corrective actions to address any possible overs and out of stocksHygiene and HousekeepingMaintain clean as you go during production to avoid food safety risksDeep clean post-production to avoid contamination and pest infestationEnsure equipment is kept clean and in a good working conditionAdhere to safety procedure when operating equipment to avoid any occupational risksCommunicate any equipment faults and abnormalities to the relevant managerEnsure correct temperature controls are adhered to preserve the product, avoid contamination and wasteAdministrationAssist with all administration processed to ensure smooth running of the butcheryConduct stock take to calculate gross profitGive input and maintain staff scheduling rosters to ensure adequate coverage during business peaks and valleysPlace stock orders and ensure stock holding is sufficient to meet customer needs and reduce wasteSales and profitabilityEnsure product is available to promote sales and the achievement of budgetOversee the cutting of the carcass according to block test margin to ensure maximum profitability and that good butchering standards are adhered toPerform stock rotation to reduce and control wasteApply the cutting plan to minimize waste resulting from over ordering and over producingLeading TeamsLead, mentor and coach direct reports and ensure effective management and utilization of employeesProvide employees with regular feedback and handle issues of discipline accordinglyKeep team updated on any new initiatives and changes pertaining to the department.Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Discover who we are