SKILLED BUTCHER

At Macknade, we believe that exceptional meat starts with exceptional farming. We celebrate provenance, support British farmers who prioritise animal welfare and regenerative practices, and champion the principles of whole carcass butchery.

Our Butchery sits within our Food Hall and we pride ourselves on our outstanding meat on offer. We are proud to be certified as a butcher of 100% pasture fed beef in East Kent and we work with several farms in the South East that are certified by the PFLA. 

Our Butchers play a vital role in bringing this ethos to life, transforming outstanding raw ingredients into exceptional products while helping customers understand the story behind every cut. Through skill, passion, and knowledgeable service, they ensure the integrity of our products is preserved from farm to fork. 

If you’re passionate about traditional butchery, want to develop your skills, and take pride in working with quality produce from field to counter, you’ll fit right in with us.

THE ROLE

What you will do:

• Break down carcasses efficiently and accurately, maximising yield while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
• Prepare and present retail cuts to a consistently high standard of craftsmanship and presentation.
• Produce value-added products including sausages, burgers, marinades, kebabs, and seasonal specialities.
• Maintain excellent knife skills and safe working practices at all times.
• Champion the principles of traditional craft butchery and the importance of whole carcass utilisation.
• Deliver outstanding customer service, engaging confidently and enthusiastically with customers throughout their Macknade experience.
• Share knowledge of cuts, breeds, farming methods, provenance, and cooking techniques to help customers make informed purchasing decisions.
• Inspire customer confidence by offering preparation advice, cooking recommendations, and meal solutions.

What we are looking for:

• A skilled Butcher with 5 years proven experience in butchery.
• Excellent understanding of carcass breakdown, seam butchery, yield management, and product preparation.
• Passion for traditional craft butchery and the preservation of butchery skills.
• Strong appreciation of high-welfare farming, sustainable agriculture, and quality food production.
• Excellent customer service skills with the confidence to share product knowledge and engage customers.

Why join Macknade?

• We are a genuinely collaborative, values-driven business
• You will have the chance to make a real impact in a well-loved local brand
• This is a role where you will be trusted, involved, and heard
• You will be surrounded by great people, great food, and a strong sense of purpose

BENEFITS

What you will get:

• 20% discount on products, with regular 30% discount weeks 
• Discounts on all onsite partner facilities (Gym/Vets/Massage Therapy/Sauna/SpynLab)
• Regular team social activities throughout the year
• Fresh lunch everyday and on site parking

The salary for this role will be £35,360, the hours are 42.5 per week. Weekend and occasional evening work will be required

NEXT STEPS

To apply, please read the full job description and submit a CV with a covering letter