Assistant Butchery Manager - KZN Bluff & Waterfall

About the role

MJM Recruitment is hiring an Assistant Butchery Manager for a butchery in the Bluff and Waterfall area of KwaZulu-Natal. The purpose of the position is to manage the full operation of the butchery according to agreed sales and profitability targets. The role is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage butchery targets and profitability, and report daily, weekly and monthly gross profit figures.
• Control stock, set ideal stock levels per product category and ensure the right range is available at the right time of day and week.
• Negotiate and procure quality raw materials and bought-in lines, and manage point of sale and pricing.
• Take responsibility for all quality control, hygiene and safety activities, including pest control and compliance with food safety legislation.
• Manage butchery staff, arrange training and provide mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure client satisfaction and perform other managerial duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Matric certificate with Mathematics.
• Grade 1 Meat Cutting Certificate or recognised butchery apprenticeship.
• Clear criminal record.
• At least 5 years of experience running and managing a meat market.
• High level of integrity, strong problem-solving and numerical skills, and ability to manage staff and work under pressure.

Required skills

• Computer literate.
• Knowledge of point of sale systems is desirable.

To apply, candidates should contact the recruiter named in the advert.