Butcher
Up to £35,000 per annum plus quarterly performance bonus
40 hours per week across 5 days, including weekend and bank holiday cover as the trading rota requires.
Due to the location of the Estate a driving licence is recommended for this role
Advert closes: Monday 17 August 2026 at 5pm
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From whole carcass to counter, craft exceptional produce and bring The Newt’s farm-to-fork story to life.
Our Butcher
Our Butcher is a skilled, hands-on role at the heart of our Butchery team, working across both our Farm Shop Butchery and Avalon Butchery. One week you could be expertly preparing cuts and sharing your knowledge with customers; the next, crafting bacon, sausages, burgers and charcuterie. You’ll bring versatility, craftsmanship and a passion for exceptional produce, helping us deliver outstanding quality across retail, e-commerce and processed meat production.
Key Responsibilities
- Cut, prepare and serve meat for our Farm Shop customers, offering knowledgeable advice on cuts, cooking and provenance.
- Prepare, pack and label e-commerce orders accurately, ensuring quality and shelf-life standards are met.
- Produce bacon, sausages, burgers and charcuterie to specification, including curing, smoking, fermenting, forming and cooking.
- Maintain consistently high standards of quality, flavour, texture and yield across our products.
- Receive deliveries, rotate stock and maintain the correct stock or ingredient levels.
- Follow HACCP, hygiene, traceability, recipe and specification requirements across both Butchery sites.
- Guide and check the work of the Butchery Operative when working together on site.
What we can offer
- A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- Peace of mind with Employee Life Cover, providing your nominated loved one with 2x your salary.
- Support from our Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited 24/7 remote GP appointments for you and your family.
- Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
- Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
- Access to our Cycle to Work scheme, supporting wellbeing and sustainable commuting.
- Complimentary staff meal when onsite – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
- Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
- Complimentary garden membership for The Newt and our partner gardens, including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
- We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme – Newt Awards, with the opportunity to achieve amazing rewards, including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
- Discover exclusive perks with discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a 30% discount at our restaurants.
- A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities, including Fun Squad events.
- Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.
What we're looking for
- Genuine pride in the craft of butchery across both retail and processed meat production.
- Proven butchery skills, including cutting, boning, preparation, whole-carcass and retail cuts.
- Working knowledge of processed meat production such as bacon, sausages, burgers or charcuterie.
- Confidence working with customers and providing friendly, knowledgeable retail service.
- A good understanding of food safety and HACCP requirements.
- A versatile approach, with the flexibility to move between sites and different areas of production.
- Reliable, accurate and able to work effectively to schedules, order sheets and production plans.
- Experience in e-commerce fulfilment, artisan charcuterie or systems such as Mango and Recipe Professor would be advantageous.
Where you'll be working
The Newt Butchery transforms estate-reared livestock into premium, provenance-led products for Retail, Hospitality, E-commerce and Wholesale channels. The department operates across two sites: the Farm Shop Butchery at Hadspen, a single counter serving both retail walk-in customers and e-commerce fulfilment, and Avalon Butchery, dedicated to processed meat production; bacon, sausages, burgers and charcuterie.
Who are we- The Newt in Somerset
Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.
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