Required Years of Experience
5 years
Job Details
About Winner Butcher:
Winner Butcher is a neighborhood butcher shop in Brooklyn, NY. We break down whole animals in-house and sell fresh cuts, house-made sausages, and other prepared items directly to our community. As part of the Winner Hospitality family, we are passionate about great food, thoughtful sourcing, and creating a welcoming environment for both customers and staff.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced Head Butcher to lead day-to-day operations in our butcher shop. This role oversees all aspects of whole animal breakdown, fresh case preparation, staff training, and customer experience. The Head Butcher works closely with our sourcing and culinary teams to ensure our product reflects our commitment to sustainability, transparency, and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead whole animal butchery of beef, pork, and lamb, ensuring proper yield, cut quality, and inventory control
- Manage and mentor a small team of butchers, apprentices, and counter staff
- Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment in accordance with all health codes and OSHA standards
- Collaborate with leadership to create seasonal value-added products and specials
- Support retail service and customer education at the counter
- Maintain strong relationships with local farmers and purveyors through respectful sourcing and communication
- Track and manage product yields, shrink, and COGS
- Coordinate with our culinary team for internal orders and menu support
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in whole animal butchery, preferably in a retail or restaurant setting
- Demonstrated experience managing a team
- Strong understanding of meat sourcing, yield management, and food safety
- Food Handlers’ Certification as well as general knowledge of food safety standards & handling requirements in NY State
- Excellent knife skills and a commitment to craftsmanship
- Clear and kind communication style
- Ability to lift 60+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods of time
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid time off
- Retirement Plan
- Employee discounts across all Winner Hospitality locations
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($26.00 - $28.00) plus tips
Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, 401k, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
Leadership
Training and Development
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Time Management
Adaptability
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Part of WINNER
WINNER Butcher is a full-service butcher shop. We offer a wide variety of cuts, from snout to trotters. If you don’t see it in the meat case, just ask or send us an email and we will strive to get you what you need. All of our meat is free from added hormones and antibiotics.
At WINNER Butcher, we partner with farms that raise their animals with care, and exhibit the same care for their land. The animals are raised humanely outdoors on pasture by farmers who care for the health of the land and the wellness of the animals they raise.
WINNER Butcher creates connections between farm community and our Brooklyn community. We offer a direct line to the source of your food, so you know exactly where your meat is coming from.
