Butcher

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP   OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING   AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.  

Set in the heart of Notting Hill on Westbourne Grove, Daylesford Notting Hill is all about organic, seasonal and delicious food. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and supper, freshly prepared with the best ingredients in season from our organic farm in the Cotswolds, Or come and pick out your own produce from our fresh food sections. We believe real food made with the simplest organic ingredients is better for your health, our animals and the environment - and it tastes better too.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Join our team as a Butcher and play an essential role in providing high-quality cuts of meat to our customers. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and presentation of our meats while adhering to strict food safety standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent knife skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

SALARY: £30000 per annum +  tronc
HOURS: Full Time 40 hour Contract ( Weekend work included )

RESPONSIBILITIES

FOOD 

• To share knowledge of the Farm and what we do when conversing with customers
• To champion the quality of fresh meat in store
• To champion a beautiful display of cuts of meat to a good standard and beautifully merchandised counter & pre pack displays with appropriate POS in line with the store plan-o-gram

SERVICE 

• Ensure every customer receives the best possible customer service
• To champion swift, efficient, knowledgeable and engaging Butchery service ensuring compliance to retail standards

OPERATIONS 

• Ensuring store standards for hygiene and display are met and maintained
• Opening/closing procedures are completed and all store due diligence
• Demonstrate knife skills and confidently portion poultry and previously deboned meat and full carcase breakdown
• To ensure tight control of stock and minimise waste & loss through strict rotation, date checking and quality checks – forward thinking to avoid issues
• Bring our purpose to life by driving meaningful social and environmental improvements, contributing to our journey as a B Corp, and aligning with our sustainability vision.
• Inspire and empower our customers, suppliers, and partners to live and work more consciously, creating a lasting positive impact on the world.

NUMBERS 

• To drive and improve basket spend of fresh meat by recommending different cuts, upselling and
• fully supporting the planned promotions
• To deliver against budgeted sales
• To follow the lead of the Lead Butcher, working closely with the General Manager and Head Chef
• to utilise product coming towards the end of life

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Meat Cutting and Preparation Expertise: Skilled in breaking down carcasses, portioning cuts to specification, and preparing value-added products with precision and efficiency.
• Customer Service and Sales Skills: Ability to interact professionally with customers, offer product recommendations, and promote specials while maintaining a clean and welcoming service area.
• Knowledge of Meat Quality and Food Safety: Understanding of different meat grades, aging processes, and safe handling practices to ensure product quality and compliance with health regulations.
• Knife Handling and Equipment Operation: Proficient with knives, saws, grinders, and slicers, maintaining sharp tools and safe techniques to maximize productivity and minimize waste or injury.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining
  experiences from day 1.
  • Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a
  charity of their choice.
  • Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
  • Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we
  contribute up to 4.5%.
  • Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
  • Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.