Retail Butcher Shop Manager

KIT Recruitment is partnering with an established retail food business in Durham Region, Ontario to recruit an experienced Retail Butcher Shop Manager to lead their butcher shop team and day-to-day department operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with a strong background in retail meat/butchery and people management . While butcher knowledge is important, the priority is finding a strong leader who can organize the department, motivate the team, delegate effectively, and take ownership of the overall operation.

Retail Butcher Shop Manager – Details

• Salary: $70,000–$80,000
• Full-time, permanent position
• Approximately 40+ hours per week / 5 days per week
• Weekend availability required, with some scheduling flexibility

Retail Butcher Shop Manager – Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the butcher shop team of up to 7 employees
• Organize daily workflow, schedules, and department priorities.
• Delegate responsibilities and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Manage ordering, inventory, product rotation, and department supplies.
• Oversee product quality, production, merchandising, and presentation.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, sanitation, and food safety.
• Train and support employees in meat preparation, product knowledge, customer service, and department procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service and ensure the team delivers a positive customer experience.
• Complete department administrative responsibilities and maintain strong communication with management.
• Identify opportunities to improve department efficiency, organization, and overall performance.
• Work hands-on alongside the team when needed while maintaining overall responsibility for managing the department.

Retail Butcher Shop Manager – Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant butcher, meat-cutting, or retail meat experience .
• 3–5 years of butcher/meat experience combined with leadership or management experience .
• Previous retail butcher shop or meat department experience required .
• Previous leadership or management experience required.
• Strong knowledge of meat products, cutting, preparation, and handling.
• Artisanal butcher experience is an asset but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Experience with inventory, ordering, scheduling, and department operations.
• Ability to motivate employees, delegate effectively, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong customer service skills and a positive, professional approach.
• Comfortable working weekends and busy retail periods.

If you’re an experienced retail meat professional and proven people leader looking for an opportunity to take ownership of a department and develop a strong team, KIT Recruitment would love to hear from you.