Butchery & Seafood Manager

Business Unit:  New World St Martins
Job Type:  Full time
Job End Date:  18/07/2025

BUTCHERY AND SEAFOOD MANAGER

 

New World St Martins is a leading provider of fresh food and grocery products, committed to delivering exceptional quality and customer service. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Christchurch’s flagship stores as our new Butchery and Seafood Manager.

 

This is a hands-on role including promotional planning, buying, cutting and maintaining high standards of merchandising and presentation. If you’re passionate about premium cuts, fresh seafood, thrive in a hands-on leadership role and are ready to take ownership of a fast-paced, customer-focused department—this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Overseeing the daily operations of the butchery and seafood departments
  • Maintaining high standards of product presentation and merchandising
  • Upholding all Food Health & Safety requirements
  • Coordinate the butchery and Seafood teams
  • Stock ordering, inventory control, and minimising waste
  • Driving sales while achieving gross profit and wage budgets
  • Delivering exceptional customer service and satisfaction
  • Identifying opportunities to grow and innovate within the department
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Butchery qualification with previous supervisor or management role preferred.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.

 

Benefits:

 

  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • Supportive and dynamic team environment with opportunity to grow your career
  • Relocation costs may be available for the right candidate

 

Ready to take the next step?

 

Apply now at: http://foodstuffs.careercentre.net.nz

 

Applications close 18th July 2025

 

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship or permanent Residency