Butcher

Role overview

Hyatt Regency Harare is looking for a skilled butcher to handle the receiving, checking, preparation, cutting, portioning, and safe storage of meat, poultry, seafood, game, and related products. The position plays a key part in maintaining food quality, reducing wastage, and ensuring the kitchen receives ingredients on time and in the correct format.

Key responsibilities

• Check incoming deliveries of meat, poultry, seafood, and game to confirm freshness and acceptable quality.
• Trim, bone, cut, and portion products according to hotel recipes and set specifications.
• Store, label, and rotate meat items correctly using FIFO principles and safe handling methods.
• Keep the butcher area clean, sanitary, and aligned with hygiene and food safety standards.
• Track stock levels and escalate any shortages or quality concerns to the Executive Chef.
• Reduce waste by making efficient use of raw product during preparation and cutting.
• Clean, maintain, and use knives, tools, and machinery safely and properly.
• Prepare custom cuts and portions for chefs and banquet requirements when needed.
• Apply HACCP, health, and safety practices at all times.
• Help with inventory checks and stock management activities.
• Ensure cold rooms, equipment, and workstations are cleaned and sanitized before finishing each shift.
• Provide support across kitchen operations whenever required.

Qualifications and requirements

• Certificate or diploma in Professional Cookery, Butchery, or a closely related discipline.
• At least 2–3 years of butcher experience in a hotel, restaurant, or commercial food production setting.
• Practical knowledge of meat cuts, portion control, and product quality standards.
• Good understanding of HACCP and food safety rules.
• Ability to use butchery tools and equipment safely.
• Strong knife handling and butchery technique.
• High attention to detail and consistency.
• Good planning, organization, and time management abilities.
• Capable of working under pressure and meeting production timelines.
• Solid knowledge of food hygiene and sanitation practices.
• Works well in a team and communicates clearly.
• Physically fit and able to lift and move heavy items.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Harare, Harare, Zimbabwe.