Sales Associate - Butcher

Our Food Halls team are now looking for a Butcher to join our vibrant and bustling meat counter. You will be a product expert and be responsible for producing exceptional products and service to delight our customers whilst being a brand ambassador for Harrods.

About the Role

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring accurate cuts, trims, bones, ties, and grinding of meats, using butcher's cutlery and powered equipment, such as electric grinder and band saw. You will portion and prepare meat, and be able to break down a forequarter, mid and hind quarter of beef into primal cuts. You will guarantee that the produce is always stored correctly and carry out temperature checks on the product, recording data in line with food safety standards.

You will also:

• Ensure that every opportunity to satisfy the customer has been explored.
• Increase sales by selecting products to meet customer requirements whilst highlighting the features and benefits of the product.
• Work closely with the buying team to ensure that customer needs and expectations are being met with the products being stocked.

This role is fully on site, working 5 out of the 7 days a week.

About You

With previous experience working in a fast-paced restaurant, sales or kitchen environment, you will have a great knowledge of margins, discounts, waste and shrink to ensure the business is maximising profit from every sale. You’ll be aware what the latest trends are in the market and what our direct competitors are offering. You’ll be accountable for consistently delivering exceptional customer service.

You will also:

• Have excellent merchandising skills and product offering to maintain freshness and customer appeal.
• Be a good team player.
• Be energetic and proactive when approaching customers.
• Exceptional communication skills to confidently convey the story of the product to the customer through exceptional product knowledge.
• Be reliable, hardworking and customer focused.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply. 

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

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