Butcher - Premium Grocery

THE BUSINESS
This well-established premium food retailer has built a loyal customer following by bringing together quality products, knowledgeable service and a genuine passion for food. Their stores are vibrant, community-focused environments where customers can discover new products, receive expert advice and enjoy a premium shopping experience. With a strong focus on quality and customer connection, this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine their technical butchery skills with their passion for food and people.

THE ROLE
As a Butcher, you’ll play an important role in delivering a high-quality fresh food experience for customers. Your technical butchery skills will be essential, but this role is about more than working behind the counter. You’ll have the opportunity to engage directly with customers, share your knowledge and help them make the most of their products.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Preparing and presenting high-quality meat and maintaining excellent product standards
• Using strong technical butchery skills across a range of cuts
• Providing customers with knowledgeable advice around cuts, preparation and cooking methods
• Creating an engaging and welcoming customer experience
• Maintaining high standards of quality, presentation, food safety and hygiene
• Working collaboratively with the wider store team
• Being hands-on and contributing to the overall success of the department

ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Strong butchery skills and experience — this is essential
• Previous experience in a butcher, deli, fresh food or premium retail environment
• A genuine passion for quality food and produce
• A confident and engaging customer service style
• The ability to connect with customers and share cooking and preparation advice
• A hands-on, reliable and team-focused approach
• High standards around quality, presentation and service

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys food, people and being part of a premium retail environment.

WHAT’S ON OFFER

• $34–$37 per hour + kiwisaver 
• Tuesday–Saturday roster, 45 hours per week 
• Join a premium and highly regarded retail environment
• Staff discounts
• Birthday day off
• Company incentives 
• Genuine opportunities for future growth as the business continues to expand

If you’re a skilled Butcher who loves great food, great service and working directly with customers, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and requires proven butchery experience.

Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and have valid working rights.