Skilled Butcher

Company: The Butchers Recruiter
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Location: London
Job Description:

A well-established, premium independent butcher with multiple locations across North London is seeking a Skilled Butcher to join their team. The business is known for high-quality products, strong customer service, and a loyal customer base.

The company has recently transitioned to an employee-owned structure, giving staff the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the business.

Responsibilities

  • Preparing and cutting meat and poultry to a high standard
  • Serving customers and providing product advice
  • Maintaining well-presented and fully stocked counters
  • Producing value-added products such as sausages and burgers
  • Supporting daily shop operations and order fulfilment
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards

Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a butcher
  • Strong customer-facing skills
  • Knowledge of meat and poultry preparation
  • Reliable and team-oriented
  • Experience in a retail or premium butchery environment is desirable

What’s in it for you?

  • £37,000 – £40,000 annual earnings
  • Weekly team-based bonus linked to store performance
  • 50% staff discount
  • Uniform provided
  • Quarterly profit-sharing bonus after 1 year
  • Potential to earn up to £3,600 per year tax-free
  • An employee ownership structure
  • Strong long-term opportunity in an established business

Working hours and schedule

  • 45 hours per week, flexible shift patterns including:
  • Early prep shifts (from 7:00am)
  • Mid shifts (around 9:00am start)
  • Late shifts (10:00-11:00am start, finishing around 7:15-7:30pm)
  • Weekend work required (including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)
  • Rotating schedules (not fixed)

You will be joining a premium retail butcher in a strong, stable team with long staff tenure.

If this sounds like the Skilled Butcher role for you, click apply now

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Posted: June 1st, 2026