Head Butcher

Head Butcher

Job Summary:

The Head Butcher is responsible for managing the meat preparation operations of the hotel kitchen, ensuring the highest quality of cuts and products for all culinary outlets. This role includes supervising the butchery team, maintaining hygiene and food safety standards, managing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective practices. The Head Butcher plays a key role in supporting the Executive Chef in delivering exceptional guest experiences through high-quality meat and poultry preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily butchery operations, including receiving, inspecting, cutting, and storing meat, poultry, and fish products.

• Ensure all meat preparation meets hotel quality standards and portion specifications.

• Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to plan menus and determine meat requirements.

• Supervise, train, and schedule butchery staff, ensuring consistent performance and professional growth.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the butchery area in compliance with food safety and HACCP standards.

• Monitor and control meat inventory, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing waste.

• Prepare specialty meat cuts (e.g., dry-aged steaks, charcuterie, sausage-making) as needed.

• Ensure proper labeling, storage, and documentation of all meat products.

• Implement cost-control measures and assist in achieving food cost targets.

• Stay updated with industry trends, new meat cuts, and preparation techniques.

• Coordinate with suppliers for quality and pricing of meat products.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Butcher or Senior Butcher, preferably in a hotel or high-volume kitchen.

• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation techniques, and food safety regulations.

• Formal culinary or butchery training preferred.

• Leadership and team management experience.

• Attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Good communication and organizational skills.