Butchery Manager

Are you ready to lead a very busy Butchery department in a dynamic fast paced retail environment?

We're looking for a trade-qualified Butcher with proven leadership experience to take charge of our Butchery Department and deliver excellence every day.

What's in it for you :

This is a leadership role in a high performing supermarket environment where you'll have the autonomy to run your department like your own business, supported by a strong and experienced management team.

You'll have the opportunity to grow your team, drive innovation, and shape the customer experience.

About the Role :

As Butchery Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day operations.

This includes delivering the highest quality at the best prices to our community, leading and developing a skilled team, managing sales and gross profit, keeping wage budgets on track, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety requirements.

You'll also be responsible for cutting, preparation, and presentation standards, along with driving improvements in product range and merchandising to keep the department fresh, appealing, and competitive.

Key responsibilities include :

Inspiring, leading, training, and motivating butchers and apprentices

Managing sales, gross profit, and wage budgets

Ensuring all food safety and health & safety requirements are delivered to the highest standard

Overseeing cutting, preparation, presentation, and value-added products

Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high department standards

What We're Looking For :

You'll be a trade-qualified Butcher with at least three years management experience.

You'll have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, a strong knowledge of meat cuts, processing and quality standards.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills are essential, along with an understanding of inventory systems and gross profit drivers (SAP experience is a bonus).

Above all, you'll bring a calm, positive attitude to a fast-paced retail environment and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Work Schedule :

Full-time, 45 hours per week.

Specific working days and hours will be determined during the interview process.

What We Offer :

Competitive remuneration package.

Employee discounts on gym memberships, work shoes, corrective lenses / eye tests, and childcare fees through local businesses in North Canterbury.

A supportive, friendly work environment where teamwork and growth are encouraged.

Opportunities for career development and ongoing training.

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora has an active drug and alcohol policy.

The successful applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid Work Permit.

Applications Close : 19 December

(We may close applications earlier if we find the ideal candidate, so we encourage early applications.)

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