Butchery Manager

Are you an experienced leader in butchery operations looking to take the next step in your career?

Service Foods Christchurch is seeking a hands-on Butchery Manager to oversee our butchery division, ensuring top-tier product quality, operational efficiency, and team performance.

What You'll Be Doing

Manage daily meat and poultry processing, packing, and picking.

Ensure compliance with food safety standards and CFCP procedures.

Lead inventory control, supplier coordination, and equipment maintenance.

Oversee meat ordering, stock take processes, and product rotation.

Hire, train, and develop a high-performing butchery team.

Collaborate with Sales, Purchasing, and Compliance teams.

Support rostering, leave management and reporting functions.

Contribute to strategic planning and product development.

Liaise with Sales and GM to plan around volume forecasts, promotions, and clearances.

Promote a strong health & safety culture and ensure compliance.

What You'll Bring

Trade qualification or 3+ years' experience in butchery or operations.

Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills.

High attention to detail and commitment to food safety.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and admin systems.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

Why Join Us?

At Service Foods, we value creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility.

You'll be part of a supportive team culture with opportunities for growth, development, and making a real impact.

Working with Us

Our values—creativity, resilience, inclusivity, collaboration, work ethic, and humility—are at the heart of everything we do.

We celebrate the diversity of Aotearoa and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves.

How To Apply

If you're a motivated, results-driven professional with a passion for Butchery Operations, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter via our Careers Page.

Please note : Applications will only be accepted through our online portal.

Requirements

NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa is required.

Successful candidates will undergo reference checks, Ministry of Justice and ACC checks, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

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