At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team in managing cutting and sausage production for top quality and efficiency.
- Company: Join Tebay Services, a company committed to excellence in food production.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in food safety and quality while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven butchery experience and strong team management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As Butchery Cutting Room Manager, you will take ownership of our cutting room and sausage production operation at Tebay Services, leading a skilled team to deliver outstanding quality, efficiency and food safety compliance. Working closely with our farm supply chain, you will manage everything from carcass specifications and delivery scheduling through to yield, throughput and waste reduction. You will be the driving force behind a well‑run, commercially focused operation — ensuring our cutting and sausage rooms consistently perform to the highest standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing the day‑to‑day running of the cutting room and sausage room, including rotas, shift patterns and skills deployment
- Overseeing all incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring correct products and quality at every stage
- Managing stock control, stock takes, and internal and external orders
- Acting as a key supplier contact, working closely with the Category Manager
- Ensuring all meat is correctly batched and fully traceable
- Driving continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency and commercial performance
- Taking full ownership of FSA accreditation and food safety compliance, including daily paperwork and cleaning standards
- Managing and developing your team across all areas of the cutting and sausage rooms
- Deputising for the Head of Butchery and Retail Butchery Manager as required
You will bring proven butchery experience within a cutting room environment, along with a track record of managing and developing teams in butchery or food production. You'll have a strong working knowledge of FSA and food safety requirements, and the organisational skills to keep a busy operation running smoothly.
Beyond the essentials, you'll be someone who:
- Leads with confidence and brings the best out in those around them.
- Has a commercial mindset, with experience of managing margins and reducing waste.
- Takes pride in operational excellence and is always looking for ways to improve.
- Shares our values of Warmth, Graft and Courage.
Butchery Cutting Room Manager in Penrith employer: Tebay Services
At Tebay Services, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where your leadership in the Butchery Cutting Room can truly shine. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training and development opportunities, while our strong focus on quality and food safety ensures that you will be part of a team that values excellence and innovation. Located in the picturesque Tebay area, you will enjoy a supportive culture that fosters collaboration and encourages you to take ownership of your role, making a meaningful impact in our operations.
