Senior Independent Retail Store Butchery Manager
Evolution Recruitment
Our client, a well-established retail meat enterprise in Cape Town, is seeking an experienced, operationally grounded Senior Butchery Manager to take full operational and financial ownership of an independent butchery store.
This is a complete, standalone store management role. NOT a department or service-counter management position.
Key Responsibilities
Full Store Leadership: Take total accountability for day-to-day operations, floor displays, staff management, and health and safety compliance.
Production & Floor Work: Maintain hands-on involvement on the floor. Oversee block testing, carcass yields, and precision cutting, stepping in to cut and prepare when production requires.
Financial Management: Drive store profitability, manage GP calculations, control shrinkage, and optimize yields.
Cash & Security Logistics: Oversee daily cash-up reconciliations, cash management, and direct coordination with Cash In Transit (CIT) security providers.
Stock & Supply Chain: Manage ordering, receiving, quality checks, cold chain compliance, and supplier receipts.
Requirements
Proven experience managing an independent butchery store (non-negotiable).
Deep technical knowledge of block tests, yield calculations, and meat cutting skills.
Ability to work comfortably and perform physical duties in cold store and refrigerated production environments.
Demonstrated track record managing store GP, cash-up systems, and CIT coordination.
Valid Driver’s License (strictly required).
Living in Cape Town or able to relocate immediately without delays or challenges.
Available to start ASAP.
High school Education
Market Related/ Negotiable Salary.
To Apply
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