Hiring Now: Butchery Operations Manager (Farm-to-Fork Estate) Near You – Apply Today!

Your Next Butchery Operations Manager (Farm-to-Fork Estate) Job Starts Here – Apply Now!

Butchery Operations Manager (Farm-to-Fork Estate)

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 46,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Frome

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

We’re recruiting a Butchery Operations Manager to join a premium, farm-to-fork estate business focused on regenerative farming, whole-carcass utilisation, and high-quality food production. 

 This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing operation, offering the opportunity to play a key part in developing processes, supporting FSA readiness, and scaling production while maintaining exceptional craft standards. 

 What’s on offer

Salary of £46,000 – £55,000, based on experience, operational capability, and leadership level
Opportunity to take ownership of a developing butchery operation
Work within a high-quality, produce-led environment
Long-term career progression within a growing business
Supportive, collaborative team culture
What you’ll be doing as Butchery Operations Manager
 You will oversee the full butchery operation from carcass breakdown through to finished product, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency, and compliance across multiple channels including retail, hospitality, and wholesale.

Lead day-to-day operations across breaking, packing, fulfilment, and value-added production
Drive yield optimisation and whole-carcass utilisation
Manage production planning, workflow, labour, and equipment readiness
Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety standards, and FSA requirements
Maintain traceability, CCPs, and production documentation using food safety systems
Oversee recipe management, costing, and product consistency
Support development of charcuterie and value-added products (cured, smoked, etc.)
Lead, train, and develop the team to ensure consistent performance and standards
Collaborate with retail, hospitality, and wholesale teams to meet demand
What we’re looking for in a Butchery Operations Manager 

 Essential

Strong background in whole-carcass butchery (beef, lamb, pork)
Experience in an FSA-approved or compliance-led environment
Proven ability to lead and manage teams within a production setting
Strong understanding of yield, product quality, and operational efficiency
Knowledge of HACCP, CCPs, and food safety systems
Experience with packing, labelling, and traceability processes
Exposure to value-added production (charcuterie, curing, smoking, etc.)
Desirable

Experience working with high-quality or native-breed livestock
Involvement in FSA approval or audit readiness processes
Background in multi-channel operations (retail, hospitality, wholesale)
This is an opportunity to join a modern butchery operation within a premium estate setting, combining traditional craft skills with structured production processes. 

 You will play a key role in shaping the operation, driving consistency, and supporting ongoing investment and growth. 

 If you are an experienced butcher or butchery leader looking for a role where you can take ownership, develop operations, and work with high-quality product, we’d like to hear from you. To apply for this role as Butchery Operations Manager, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV

Before You Apply

Do not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:

Bank details.
National Insurance number.
Date of birth.

You should not be asked for payment or irrelevant information. If you have concerns about a job advert or employer, seek guidance on how to proceed.

Looking for your next career move? Join a top company hiring Butchery Operations Manager (Farm-to-Fork Estate) job near me in Frome! This is your chance to work on exciting projects, grow professionally, and enjoy a rewarding career with competitive pay and excellent benefits. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step, this role offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills and make an impact. Don’t miss out—apply today via Vita CV and take your career to the next level!