Butchery Specialist

RENAISSANCE HOLDINGS

Renaissance Holdings is a diversified group of companies that provides strategic leadership, governance, and oversight to a portfolio of businesses, including Ekhaya Farms, Ekhaya Abattoir, Ekhaya Meats, Ekhaya Foods, Ekhaya Luxury Resort, and IBBC Medical Centre.
As part of their continued growth and expansion, several of our subsidiary companies are seeking talented, driven, and experienced professionals to join their teams. Operating across agriculture, food processing, healthcare, hospitality, and related sectors, these companies offer rewarding opportunities for individuals looking to build successful and fulfilling careers within a dynamic and progressive business environment.
Whether you are an experienced professional seeking your next challenge or an ambitious individual looking to advance your career, our subsidiary companies provide diverse pathways for professional growth, development, and long-term success.
Individuals interested in pursuing a career with any of the subsidiary companies are encouraged to review the available opportunities and submit their applications through the respective company portal provided below.

BUTCHERY SPECIALIST
Position Location and Reporting Line
This position is based at Ekhaya Meats Limited, Blantyre, and reports directly to the Senior Manager-Operations.
Role Purpose
The Butchery Specialist is responsible for overseeing all butchery operations, including meat processing, production, merchandising, quality assurance, and inventory management. The role ensures the consistent delivery of safe, fresh, and high-quality meat products while maintaining operational efficiency, compliance with food safety standards, departmental profitability, and exceptional customer service. The Butchery Specialist also plays a key role in driving product presentation, minimizing waste, and supporting the overall performance of the butchery department.
Responsibilities
Supervise all meat cutting, deboning, grinding, processing, packaging, and production activities in line with approved standards and expected yields.
Ensure adequate stock replenishment by coordinating timely procurement from farms, abattoirs, and approved suppliers.
Develop, standardize, and improve meat product recipes in line with customer preferences and market trends.
Assist in product costing, pricing strategies, and development of production plans and charters.
Monitor sales performance, gross profit margins, revenue targets, and departmental shrinkage.
Ensure attractive merchandising, proper display, and availability of quality meat products at all times.
Supervise, train, coach, and schedule butchery and processing staff to maximize productivity and service delivery.
Lead weekly and monthly stock counts and ensure stock variances are investigated and resolved.
Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, HACCP standards, MBS requirements, and local authority regulations.
Conduct quality inspections on raw materials and finished products to ensure freshness, presentation, and specification compliance.
Enforce FIFO stock rotation and proper storage procedures.
Promote outstanding customer service and provide expert product knowledge to customers.
Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and safety standards are maintained throughout the department.
Prepare operational reports and performance updates for management.
Perform any other duties assigned by Management.
Qualifications & Work Experience
Minimum of Diploma in Food Science, Meat Processing, Animal Science, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in meat production, butchery operations, or retail food processing.
Strong knowledge of meat cutting techniques, food safety standards, HACCP, and quality control systems.
Experience in team leadership, stock management, and sales performance monitoring.
Proficiency in MS Office applications and inventory management systems.
Professional Conduct & Expectations
Leadership:
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing production team to achieve operational goals and maintain a culture of accountability and excellence.
Accountability:
Ensure product quality, profitability, and compliance at all times.
Customer Focus:
Deliver outstanding service and customer satisfaction.
Excellence:
Continuously improve production standards, efficiency, and operational performance.

How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to apply for positions available within the respective subsidiary companies through the online recruitment portal link provided below. Applicants may apply for any position for which they meet the qualifications and requirements.
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All applications for the advertised vacancies must be submitted through the designated portal above no later than 9thNovember 2026. Applications submitted through any other channel may not be considered.
Please note that shortlisting and interviews may commence prior to the closing date. As such, subsidiary companies reserve the right to review applications, shortlist suitable candidates, and conduct interviews as soon as they are satisfied that a sufficient pool of suitably qualified applicants has been attracted. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible.
While the above closing date applies to the currently advertised vacancies, the recruitment portal remains accessible throughout the year, allowing interested individuals to create profiles and apply for future opportunities that may arise within any of the subsidiary companies across the Renaissance Holdings Group.
Closing date:
9 November 2026
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