Job Overview

The Village Butcher is an established well loved small neighborhood butcher located in oak Bay. We specialize in locally raised whole animal butchery and elevated customer service.
As a Shop Manager/Butcher, you’ll oversee daily operations while preparing and cutting meat to support a welcoming, well-organized customer experience.

Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day shop activities, keeping the workspace organized and support efficient service.
- Manage team effectively by fostering a positive work environment.
- Product ordering, receiving and storage.
- Prepare and cut whole animals including pork, lamb, beef and chicken following protected food-handling practices.
- Serve customers, respond to questions, and help them select products.
- Maintain clean, orderly preparation and service areas, following food safety practices throughout daily tasks.

Skills

Required: Practical whole animal butchery, meat-cutting, food-preparation, food-handling,



and food-safety capabilities are essential, along with customer service skills and the ability to organize shop tasks. An eye for detail and elevated product presentation. Excellent interpersonal skills and team delegation skills with a helpful attentive approach and the ability to work cooperatively.

Preferred: Experience in the food industry, practical professional kitchen experience, and restaurant experience would be an asset.

Pay: $60,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Experience:

- Meat cutting: 3 years (required)
- Customer service: 3 years (required)
- Management : 1 year (required)

Language:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Shop Manager/Butcher (Victoria)
🏢 The Village Butcher
📍 Victoria