AddressEstablished in 2015, The Dorking & Guildford Butchery are award-winning Butchers shops located in Surrey. Supplying local, free range and organic meats to the area.
We specialise in dry-aged beef and practice whole carcass butchery. All products are made in-house and we hold time-honoured techniques above mass-produced offerings. A fast-paced busy shop with a keen eye for innovation and a mix of traditional and modern values. We emphasise the time taken to source our products and work directly with our suppliers and farmers.
Butcher requirements:
- We require an experienced candidate to manage the running of our busy shops.
- You will also be responsible for maintaining the shop floor, cutting room and driving sales.
- Butchery experience is essential but for the right candidate, training can be provided.
- We are looking for somebody who can work alongside the owners to keep the business moving forward. The correct candidate should be energetic, passionate, and looking for a fresh challenger.
- A background in customer service would be advantageous as the correct candidate would be required to assist customers as-well as prepare products for sale.
- The role will require own transport as the job may be split between Dorking and Guildford butchery. Not essential to work at both but would be preferable.
- The role will include assisting staff with day-to-day issues as well as organising their tasks for the day. Maintaining and delegating daily duties such as health and safety records, goods in records and temperature records.
Butcher responsibilities:
Breaking down carcasses whilst adhering to our butchery standards- Seeing in goods, temperature checking and quality control, maintaining HACCPS
- Ensure that our customers receive the best possible customer service at all times
- Drive sales by responding to customer enquiries and providing alternatives where necessary
Liaise with suppliers and place daily orders
Organise social media when required with our social media representative.
- Present a professional and friendly impression of the company at all times
- Assist in the maintenance of standards on the shop floor and for all displays and merchandise
- Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the counter is always full
- Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines
Skills/ Experience:
- previous knife skills would be an advantage
- Good understanding of food preparation
- Food safety level 2 certificate would be preferred - can be provided but a high level of hygiene is expected.
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately and consistently
- Attention to detail and accuracy with all tasks
- An understanding of food and how to cook
- Good communication skills
- Personable and friendly
- The ability to work within a team
Previous management experience would be essential
Benefits:
Staff discount.
Staff Meat allowance
Staff training.
Opportunity for career progression.
pension scheme
All breakfast and lunch food provided
Bonus scheme at peak times and Christmas
Staff meat provided at Christmas
Competitive Salary- Dependant on experience
