Head of Butchery

Super 8 is a independent group of unique restaurants. We believe that beautiful produce and authentic cooking can thrive in fun, atmospheric restaurants that are as rewarding to work in as they are to dine in. We’re known for our innovative farming partnerships and progressive team development programmes. Over the years, Smoking Goat, Kiln, Brat, Brat Climpson’s Arch, and Mountain have earned accolades including Michelin stars, recognition in the World's 50 Best, National Restaurant Awards, and the World Restaurant Awards.

We're now looking for a Head Butcher to lead our butchery team across the group — someone who is as passionate about exceptional produce as they are about leadership, innovation, and sustainability.

As our Head Butcher, you will lead all butchery operations across all five of our sites in London, working from a brand new butchery location close to London Fields, Hackney.

This is a hands-on leadership role focused on delivering consistent quality, building a high-performing team, and contributing to menu development and sourcing. You will work closely with Head Chefs, Head of Sourcing, the Operations Director, and the wider kitchen teams to ensure that butchery standards reflect the precision, care, and creativity that define our food.

What you’ll be doing:

Team Leadership and Development

Lead, mentor and manage a team of butchers across all sites, ensuring strong communication and consistent standards.
Recruit, train and develop new and existing team members to foster technical skill and a collaborative mindset.
Build a positive working environment that values well-being, respect, and ongoing learning.
Encourage team involvement in wider brand initiatives, including briefings, staff events, and shared knowledge sessions.

Product Quality and Supplier Management

Ensure consistently high quality in all butchery output, with regular quality checks and corrective feedback where needed.
Manage and grow relationships with existing suppliers while sourcing new producers who align with our sustainability and quality values.
Support chefs and the development team with expert input on cuts, yield, seasonality, and sourcing.
Take ownership of quality assurance across all restaurants, ensuring each site receives consistent, well-prepared produce.

Inventory, Supply and Waste Management

Oversee stock levels and ordering across all sites, including biweekly stock takes, invoice processing, and discrepancy checks.
Coordinate supply planning in line with upcoming menus, restaurant volumes, and seasonal availability.
Implement efficient systems to reduce waste, improve yield, and make responsible use of all product.
Support traceability and transparency across the supply chain, maintaining accurate records and reports.

Health, Safety and Hygiene Compliance

Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene protocols, across all butchery areas.
Oversee the correct use, cleaning, and maintenance of all equipment, tools and facilities.
Deliver regular health and safety training to all butchery staff, including proper handling, hygiene and sanitation.
Build a safety-first culture, where all team members take responsibility for maintaining a clean and compliant environment.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience in a senior butchery role, ideally in a restaurant or hospitality environment.
Excellent technical skills, with a deep knowledge of meat breakdown, storage, preparation, and seasonal sourcing.
A strong leader who can motivate, train and retain a skilled team.
Highly organised, with the ability to manage operations across multiple locations.
A deep respect for produce and sustainability, with an understanding of ethical sourcing
Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style.
Full UK right to work documents.

What’s in it for you

28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays.
Access to courses, resources, and training to enhance your career.
50% discount at all our restaurants, along with complimentary staff meals during your shifts.
Discounted dining at various local establishments near Super 8 Restaurants.
Enhanced maternity leave, pension scheme, subsidised mental health support, and a cycle-to-work scheme.
Refer a Friend scheme—recommend someone to join Super 8 and receive a bonus!
Opportunities for both international and national travel to visit our suppliers and learn about sourcing ingredients and beverages.
£300 contribution towards the purchase of a work laptop for all salaried staff members.

If this role sounds like a great fit for you, we’d love to see your application! Please keep in mind that it may take us 1 to 2 weeks to get back to you due to the high volume of applications. Thanks for your patience!