Head Butcher
Posted 12/05/2026 by The Butchers Recruiter
If you know your way around full carcass breakdown and want real ownership in a high-quality farm-to-fork operation, this is the kind of role that rarely comes to market. This Head Butcher opportunity offers the chance to lead from the front in a respected estate-based business where quality, consistency, and standards genuinely matter.
What’s in it for you
If you’re an experienced Head Butcher looking for a long-term opportunity within a respected and quality-driven operation, apply today.
What’s in it for you
- £50,000 – £55,000 salary package with bonus scheme included
- Structured daytime shifts with early finishes
- Health cash plan, wellbeing programme, and gym access
- Employee discounts, complimentary event tickets, and regular staff events
- Length of service awards within a stable, long-term operation
- Opportunity to work within a fully integrated farm-to-fork environment with relocation support potentially available
- Lead the day-to-day running of the butchery department
- Carry out and oversee full carcass breakdown across beef, lamb, and pork
- Manage production levels to meet wholesale and hospitality demand
- Maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation
- Oversee stock control, waste reduction, and yield optimisation
- Manage food safety compliance, HACCP procedures, and external audits
- Previous senior-level butchery experience within production or wholesale environments
- Strong knowledge of full carcass preparation across multiple species
- Background managing compliance, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Experience overseeing production planning and operational performance
- Ability to train and develop butchery teams effectively
If you’re an experienced Head Butcher looking for a long-term opportunity within a respected and quality-driven operation, apply today.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Start Date:
- 09/06/2026
- Contract Length:
- N/A
- Contact Name:
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- Job Reference:
- TBR73
- Job ID:
- 225101047
- Applications:
- Less than 10
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