The Local Butcher Shop is an award-winning Berkeley institution, specializing in whole-animal craft butchery, and locally-produced regenerative meat. We are also an employee-owned co-operative, with ownership open to all employees after one year of service. In addition to fresh meat, we offer a wide variety of value-added products, such as sausages, deli meats, charcuterie, stocks, soups and stews, and pet treats, all made on premise, along with an assortment of resale products and our Sandwich of the Day.
We are looking for a General Manager to take on the shop operations. This position is responsible for all operations and planning, and includes overseeing the team of Butchery and Kitchen Managers. It reports to the Board of Directors, which is made up of worker-owners.
Primary role and responsibilities include:
· Monitor financials to ensure sustainable operations and maximize profitability within the confines of the values of the shop.
· Ensure that the values of The Local Butcher Shop are communicated both internally and externally, and that they are consistently upheld.
· Support staff in professional development and growth opportunities, providing regular informal and formal feedback.
· Monitor and modify product pricing to maximize profitability.
· Oversee all product sourcing, both meat-based, and non-meat retail items.
· Ensure equipment is adequate for the shop needs, researching new equipment as needed, and overseeing the repairs of existing equipment.
· Ensure regulatory compliance with the CDFA, City of Berkeley, State of California, the federal government, and any other relevant regulatory bodies.
· Keep staff adequately informed so as to promote consensus-based decision making, and employee engagement.
· Ensure exemplary customer service in concert with the Head Butchers.
· Ensure compliance with shop worker-safety policies in concert with managers.
· Maintain online platforms, while adding functionality and improving the experience for both customers and staff, and adapting to changes in our online world.
Qualifications:
· Experience managing a retail foodservice business.
· Experience and knowledge of butchery, ideally whole-animal craft butchery.
· A strong understanding of regulatory requirements and food safety systems.
· An understanding of the unique challenges of working in a whole-animal-based business.
· Familiarity with financial reporting tools and the ability to use them to report to the Board of Directors and the staff.
· Strong organizational and administrative skills with a keen attention to detail.
· Ability to work independently and drive positive change.
· Excellent communication skills in a variety of contexts, including internal communications with staff, board of directors, regulators, third-party partners, and others.
This is a salary-exempt position with an annual salary of $68,640. Benefits include paid time off, store discounts, access to suppliers, and the opportunity to join the co-op after one year of service. To apply, send a resume or CV to GM@thelocalbutchershop.com along with a cover letter detailing your interest in the position.