Butcher Manager at Evergreens The Fresh Market (2025-06 – Present)
Oversee full operations of the butchery, including procurement, stock control, production planning, customer service, staff management, and financial performance.
- Conduct weekly and monthly stock takes, order fresh and frozen products, and ensure correct receiving and storage of all goods.
- Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate prices, and secure stock availability and cost competitiveness.
- Perform quality checks on all incoming stock and during production to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Supervise all operational areas (blockmen, packers, production, customer service) and ensure optimal performance through support, training, and re-training.
- Implement and monitor policies, SOPs, and hygiene protocols to ensure strict adherence and regulatory compliance.
- Conduct staff recruitment, interviews, employment contracts, onboarding, and continuous training and development for promotion readiness.
- Lead individual and team performance meetings; resolve workplace issues and personal concerns with empathy and professionalism.
- Plan leave schedules, rosters, and weekly work schedules to ensure optimal coverage.
- Oversee daily production of cuts, portioning, packaging, and pricing of lamb, beef, pork, chicken, sausages, burgers, mince, and wors.
- Ensure equipment is maintained, safe, and in good working condition.
- Lead deep cleaning and workplace sanitation to maintain audit-ready hygiene standards.
- Prepare for and attend internal and external food safety and hygiene audits.
- Prepare weekly and monthly specials, including costing, pricing, margin analysis, and marketing materials with photographs.
- Conduct competitor price analysis and adjust pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability.
- Attend operational, cross-departmental, and financial meetings with directors and COF to review results and targets.
- Ensure customer services and customer relationships is priority in butchery department, to ensure customer satisfaction.
General Manager at Mombe Meats (2023-05 – Present)
- Oversee full operation of the business, including purchasing, quality control, HR, and systems implementation.
Operational Director at Delthorn Wholesale Butcheries (2016-02 – 2023-04)
- Led operations and implemented business strategies to drive growth and profitability.
- Managed budgets, costings, standards, and business policies.
- Represented the company at board level.
Owner at Meat Master's Deli Butchery (2013-12 – 2016)
- Managed daily operations of the butchery, including stock management and client service.
Regional Manager at Checkers Hyper (Gauteng Region) (2006-12 – 2013-11)
- Led full operation of meat markets, including stock planning, budgeting, and staff management.
- Managed hygiene, standard control, and product development.
- Handled IR issues, including disciplinary hearings and CCMA representation.
Owner at Venison Retail and Processing (2006-07 – 2006-11)
Butchery Manager at Hokaai Montana (2003-08 – 2006-06)
- Managed stock, client servicing, and staff.
- Oversaw daily financial transactions and hygiene control.
Branch Manager at Moneyline Financial Services (2001-01 – 2003-07)
- Managed branch finances, including books, marketing, and client service.
Blockman at Hokaai Centurion (1999-05 – 2001-01)
Blockman at Constantia Butchery (1998-06 – 1999-05)
Assistant Manager at Mndeni Meats (1996-11 – 1997-11)
