Butcher

Job Responsibilities • Perform professional butchery and meat preparation, with a strong focus on premium beef. • Receive, inspect and properly store meat deliveries to ensure quality, freshness and food safety standards. • Break down, trim, portion and prepare various cuts of beef according to specifications and kitchen requirements. • Maintain consistency in portion sizes, cuts and presentation to meet the standards of a premium steakhouse. • Handle and maintain knives, butchery equipment and other tools safely and efficiently. • Monitor meat quality, yield and wastage, and ensure proper utilisation of products. • Prepare steaks and other meat cuts for service, including portioning and preparation according to required specifications. • Work closely with the Chef and kitchen team to ensure sufficient meat preparation and availability for daily operations. • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety within the butchery and kitchen areas. • Ensure proper labelling, storage and rotation of meat products in accordance with food safety requirements. • Support inventory checks and communicate stock or quality issues to the kitchen management team. • Perform other butchery and kitchen-related duties as assigned. Requirements • Previous professional butchery experience is required. • Strong experience in beef preparation, preferably within a steakhouse, butcher shop, meat supplier or beef-focused restaurant. • Good knowledge of different beef cuts, trimming techniques, portioning and meat handling. • Experience working with premium or high-quality beef will be an advantage. • Good knife skills and strong attention to detail. • Able to maintain consistency and quality while working in a fast-paced kitchen environment. • Good understanding of food safety, hygiene and proper meat storage practices. • Physically fit and comfortable with the demands of a professional kitchen environment. • Team player with good communication skills and a positive work attitude.