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Retial Butcher
Publican Quality Meats Restaurant
825 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United States
Publican Quality Meats Restaurant hiring Retial Butcher in Chicago, IL

Publican Quality Meats Restaurant hiring Retial Butcher in Chicago, IL

Retial Butcher

Publican Quality Meats RestaurantMore Info

825 West Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, United States
Full/Part Time • Hourly ($16.00) plus tips
Expired: Nov 9, 2025

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Required Years of Experience

1 year


Job Details

Publican Quality Meats is seeking a Retail Butcher to join our team of creative industry veterans. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about cuisine, pays attention to detail, has strong work ethic and eager to learn. Professional growth and opportunity to learn from acclimated hospitality professionals are some of the many benefits to joining the One Off Hospitality team!

REPORTS TO: HEAD BUTCHER

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintains high quality and consistency in all BOH processes
  • The butcher leads the way and takes the time to teach each staff member proper technique and execution of those techniques
  • Develops and maintains relationships with all vendors and farmers
  • Continually focuses on improving food cost
  • Ensures proper product rotation, utilization, and inventory to ensure minimum waste
  • Helps with purchasing all back of house supplies and oversee use
  • Resolves complaints from guests in a polite, friendly manner
  • Has strong communication with other BOH managers/supervisors, as well as FOH managers
  • Helps with duties of other employees (i.e. line cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, etc.) when necessary because of an unexpected absence or extra volume. May also have to work the line in slower seasons or off peak times.
Requirements & Essential Duties

Upstairs butcher specific job responsibilities:

  • Interact with guests; use the Point-of-Sale system quickly to facilitate guest relations
  • Maintain quality standards of cured, fresh and delis meats, cheeses and bread in the display cases
  • Proficient in using a bread slicer, vertical deli slicer, knives, toaster, induction and traditional stove tops, band saw, meat grinder and other meat fabricating equipment
  • Carry products up and downstairs; working in tight quarters with other butchers and FOH employees

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

  • High School Diploma or GED graduate
  • Food Handler Certification required
  • Ability to handle stress under pressure
  • Willingness to maintain a clean, healthy, and safe working environment
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities with attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Ability to be flexible with job demands and open minded when being asked to complete tasks
  • Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the restaurant
  • Ability to move or handle equipment throughout the restaurant generally weighing 0-50 pounds
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates
  • Ability to stand for up to 8-10 hours a day
  • Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish

One Off Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.


Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($16.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Dining Discounts, Wellness Program


Required Skills

Attention to Detail

Strong Work Ethic

Teaching and Mentoring Skills

Ability to Teach Proper Technique

Relationship Building With Vendors and Farmers

Cost Management Skills

Focus on Improving Food Cost

Inventory Management Skills

Inventory Management

Conflict Resolution skills

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Safety Awareness

Ability to Handle Complaints

Time Management Skills

Adaptability to Changing Work Conditions

Problem Solving Skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Attention to Food Quality Standards

Customer Service Skills

maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Flexibility in Job Demands

Ability to Work Independently

Physical Stamina

Physical Strength and Ability to Handle Equipment

Knowledge of food safety practices

Interpersonal Skills

Proficiency in Using Kitchen Equipment

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Open Mindedness to Complete Tasks

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View Job Description

American

Casual Dining, Butcher Shop, Markets

Part of One Off Hospitality Group

Publican Quality Meats is a unique restaurant concept that combines simple elements that answer the call of an awaiting market. This Contemporary American Butcher Shop is the vision of four acclaimed Chicago restaurateurs: Chef Paul Kahan, Donnie Madia, Terry Alexander, and Eduard Seitan.

The 32-seat dining area makes Publican Quality Meats the perfect place for large group dinners or intimate cocktail gatherings. Each event is personalized to meet the individual needs of all guests, with menus crafted from local, seasonal ingredients and beverages sourced from producers that are deemed as the best in their trade.