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Head Butcher
971 Hospitality
Abu Dhabi
AED10,000 - AED15,000 a month
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Job details

AED10,000 - AED15,000 a month
Contract
Abu Dhabi

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About the Role

We are hiring on behalf of one of our clients, a growing food business, for an experienced, hands-on Head Butcher to lead their butchery and meat preparation section. You will play a key part in production, quality, supplier coordination and customer support. This is a full-time position based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It suits someone with strong butchery skills who wants to grow into a broader production and operations role.

Key Responsibilities

Butchery & Meat Preparation

  • Select, cut, trim, debone and portion meat to product specifications, focusing on lean cuts suited for jerky (topside, silverside, eye of round, flank)
  • Slice meat with or against the grain to achieve the target texture
  • Prepare marinades and cures and follow approved recipes consistently
  • Minimise waste and track yields and cost per kg

Production & Dehydration

  • Run the dehydration and drying process, monitoring time, temperature and product moisture
  • Ensure every batch meets quality, texture, taste and shelf-life standards
  • Support packing, labelling and batch traceability
  • Help develop and test new products and flavours

Temperature Control & Food Safety

  • Maintain the cold chain from receiving through storage and production
  • Check and record temperatures for chillers, freezers, raw meat and finished products
  • Follow and enforce HACCP, halal requirements and UAE municipality food safety regulations
  • Keep the butchery area, tools and equipment clean, sanitised and audit-ready

Supply Chain & Inventory

  • Inspect incoming meat deliveries for quality, temperature and documentation
  • Coordinate with suppliers on orders, specifications and quality issues
  • Manage stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), inventory counts and ordering

Customer Guidance

  • Advise customers and clients on cuts, products, storage, shelf life and usage
  • Handle product questions and feedback professionally
  • Represent the company’s meat expertise in meetings, tastings or events when needed

Team

  • Train and supervise butchery and production staff on techniques, hygiene and safety

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of proven experience as a butcher, ideally in meat processing, charcuterie or cured/dried meat production
  • Strong knife skills and thorough knowledge of beef cuts and deboning
  • Working knowledge of HACCP and halal handling; valid food safety certificate preferred
  • Experience with dehydration, curing or drying processes is a strong advantage
  • Good record-keeping and inventory skills, including yield and cost tracking
  • Ability to train and supervise a small team
  • Good communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
  • Reliable, hygiene-conscious and detail-oriented, with a willingness to learn and grow into a wider operations role
  • References from previous employers

Pay: AED10,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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