We are currently recruiting for two Qualified Butchers — based at our Charles Wilson store and our James Anderson store in Leith (EH6). Both roles are identical in terms of responsibilities, hours and salary. Please indicate your preferred location in the subject line of your application.
ABOUT US
Edinburgh Butchers is a growing independent butcher and food retailer operating four trading retail counters across Edinburgh under the Charles Wilson and James Anderson trading names, with an established online presence serving customers across the city. We take real pride in the quality of our product, the skill of our team and the relationships we build with our customers. This is a business that cares about craft — and we are looking for people who do too.
THE ROLE
We are looking for two time-served, fully qualified butchers to join our teams — one at Charles Wilson Corstorphine and one at James Anderson Leith. These are full-time, permanent roles for people who know their trade inside out — from boning out to counter presentation — and who take genuine pride in delivering a top-quality product and service every day.
These are significant appointments for us. The right candidates will be given the opportunity to make the roles their own and, in time, to take on greater responsibility within the business.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Boning out forequarters and hindquarters of beef and other primal cuts to a high standard
- Full counter operation — preparation, presentation, portioning and customer service
- Stock rotation and chiller management, ensuring full compliance with food safety and temperature control requirements
- Ordering and stock control in line with store requirements
- Sausage and value-added product preparation
- Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and food safety at all times
- Contributing to counter and window display presentation
- Supporting the wider store team as required
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Time-served, fully qualified butcher
- Proven experience of boning out beef — forequarters and hindquarters
- Confident and experienced in running a busy retail butchery counter
- Solid understanding of stock rotation, chiller management and food safety compliance
- A high standard of knife skills and product knowledge across all species
- Customer-focused with a professional and friendly manner
- Reliable, punctual and committed — someone we can count on
WHAT WE OFFER
- Salary of £28,640–£33,270 per annum depending on experience
- Full-time permanent role — 42.5 hours per week
- A quality working environment with a team that takes pride in what it does
- Real opportunity to develop and progress within a growing independent retailer
- The chance to be a key part of an ambitious Edinburgh food business with four retail counters and a growing online presence
- For the right candidate, genuine long-term career development — the opportunity to refine your butchery skills and, in future years, to progress into store management within a growing business
HOW TO APPLY
Send your CV to: [email protected]
Please state your preferred location in the subject line:
- Butcher – CWC (Charles Wilson, Corstorphine EH12)
- Butcher – JAL (James Anderson, Leith EH6)
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to appoint before any closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Pay: £28,640.00-£33,270.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
