45 hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday

We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious Head Butcher to lead the in-house butchery at our award-winning Farm Shop.

We launched our butchery last year and sales have already grown significantly. There is much more to build. This is a chance to take a young, successful counter and make it your own, shaping the range, the displays and the way we work with the farmers who supply us.

Everything starts with the animal. We buy grass-fed and free-range livestock from trusted local farms and break down whole carcasses in-house, so we know exactly where our meat comes from and can make the most of every cut. You’ll lead that work, develop a small team including our new Assistant Butcher, and work closely with the chefs at our award-winning onsite restaurant, The Barn Kitchen, and our deli and production kitchen to turn great meat into great food. There’s plenty of scope to grow and develop, both the butchery and your own career.

The role

Lead the butchery

• Run the day-to-day butchery department, from carcass to counter.
• Break down whole carcasses of grass-fed beef, lamb and free-range pork, maximising yield and minimising waste.
• Prepare everything by hand to Peterley’s standards: roasting joints, dry-aged steaks, handmade burgers, sausages and more.
• Lead, train and develop the Assistant Butcher and any future team members, passing on your skills.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, safety, traceability and labelling.

Work with local farmers

• Build strong relationships with our local farmers and suppliers.
• Plan livestock buying around seasonality, demand and whole-animal use.
• Tell the story of our producers and their grass-fed and free-range farming to customers.

Shape and grow the counter

• Develop the range, displays and seasonal offers, bringing your own ideas to the counter.
• Grow sales and margin, building on a strong first year.
• Manage stock, ordering, rotation and pricing.
• Give customers expert advice on cuts, cooking and special orders, including Christmas and barbecue season.

Work across the food team

• Supply The Barn Kitchen, our award-winning onsite restaurant, working with the chefs on cuts and menu specials.
• Work with our chefs to create homemade marinades, rubs and sauces for the counter.
• Supply the deli and production kitchen with meat for pies, pork pies and sausage rolls, and help develop new lines.
• Use bones and trim to make bone broths and soups, so nothing goes to waste.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be a skilled craft butcher who cares about where meat comes from and wants to build something.

Ideally, you will have:

• Proven experience as a butcher, including full carcass breakdown of beef, lamb and pork.
• Experience running a counter or butchery team, or a senior role ready for the next step.
• A passion for grass-fed, free-range and locally reared meat, and an interest in working with farmers.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety (Level 2 Food Hygiene or above; Level 3 desirable).
• Commercial awareness: yield, margin, stock control and waste.
• Creativity in developing products, from sausages and marinades to ready-to-cook lines.
• Excellent customer service and the confidence to share your knowledge.
• A positive, organised approach and availability to work Tuesday to Saturday.

Above all, we want someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys teaching others and is excited by the chance to grow a butchery.

Why join Peterley?

Peterley Manor Farm is an independent, family-run business with a passion for great food and supporting local producers. Our award-winning Farm Shop brings together homegrown, seasonal and carefully sourced products from over 100 suppliers, alongside our in-house butchery and deli. We’re growing fast, and this role is central to what comes next.

What we offer:

Competitive salary plus a bonus scheme.

Staff parties and team events

NEST workplace pension.

Staff discounts across the Farm Shop and wider business.

Discounted gym membership.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced butcher with a passion for local produce and exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you. Please apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to Katy at katy@peterleymanorfarm.co.uk.

We look forward to welcoming a skilled butcher to our team!

Peterley Manor Farm Shop is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.