We are looking for a head butcher/blockman to fill up a position in an upmarket restaurant in Umhlanga.
Job responsibilities:
- The head butcher will take ownership and responsibility of the meat and butchery programme in our Company.
- The head butcher will carry out key operational requirements as described below so as to ensure the effective operation of a profitable, hygienic and conscious butchery department within the store.
Job requirements:
- Previous butchery administration experience and block testing is essential, as the role will require the head butcher to develop, cost and maintain the set butchery targets and budgets.
- The head butcher must be passionate about meat and the processing of products and must have a drive to achieve customer satisfaction and develop lasting relationships with butchery customers.
- The head butcher must be strong in maintaining key operational, back of house requirements, allowing time to be devoted to service and customer interaction.
- The head butcher can advise customers on cuts and post purchase advice on cooking methods and preparation techniques.
- Knowledge of free range meat and dry ageing programmes are preferred, while waste management and knowledge of the nose to tail concept is highly favoured.
- The most important role is that you must have a passion for all meat related trends and ethical practices, maintaining an open policy with the butchery customers in order to educate and deliver any requested information that a customer may request, from origin of the product to the final format of the products being sold.
- The head butcher will take interest in developing relationships with the store’s meat suppliers and farmers to ensure consistent and sustainable supply.
If you fit this job description for this job, please email your CV.
