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Butcher

Chicago, IL

$18.50 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection ... Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ...

Butcher

Miami, FL

$19 - $22/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection ... Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world's greatest ...

Butcher

Columbia, SC · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chefs and kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and availability of product. • Maintain a clean and organized butchering area and uphold all company food safety standards. • Inspect meat ...

The butcher/meat cutter positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing ... Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items. * Notify management of any pertinent ...

The butcher/meat cutter positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing ... Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items. * Notify management of any pertinent ...

Butcher

Greenville, SC · On-site

$15.50 - $20.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chefs and kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and availability of product. • Maintain a clean and organized butchering area and uphold all company food safety standards. • Inspect meat ...

Butcher

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$14.25 - $18.75/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... chefs and kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and availability of product. • Maintain a clean and organized butchering area and uphold all company food safety standards. • Inspect meat ...

Butcher

San Diego, CA · On-site

$20.75 - $27/hr

The butcher/meat cutter positions are one of the most important positions we have in executing ... Alert Chef or Sous Chef as to any deficiencies of food items. * Notify management of any pertinent ...

Butcher

Nashville, TN · On-site

$19/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Urban Grub is seeking a skilled PM Part-time Butcher to join our evening crew. This role is perfect ... our chefs and culinary team on cuts, yields, and creative usage. What We Expect: - Positive ...

Butcher - Hiring Immediately

Atlanta, GA

$17 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Butcher $17-20/hr Flexible scheduling, Employee discounts, Opportunities for growth Job Overview ... Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to align meat preparation with menu requirements and ...

It is helmed by acclaimed Chef and Restaurateur John Doherty, James Beard Award Winner and formerly ... Previous butcher experience is required. * Knowledge of whole-animal butchery, fish breakdown, and ...

Butcher - LAVO Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV

$15.75 - $21/hr

  • Retirement

Butchers will work closely with Sous Chefs and Chefs to coordinate protein ordering for banquets and regular day to day portioning. Butchers must be able to read preparation lists and order requests ...

Butcher

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

Collaborate closely with Chefs and kitchen leadership to support menu execution and operational excellence. What We're Looking For * 2+ years of professional butchery experience, preferably in a high ...

Butcher

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Butcher Job Location: Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres- 120 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606 APPLY ONLINE ... Communicate with sous chefs and line cooks constantly about the condition of the restaurant ...

Butcher (550 Madison)

New York, NY

$18 - $24/hr

Butchers are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for handling, deboning, trimming, tying ... Reports all discrepancies to the Chef de Cuisine ("CDC") or Sous Chefs. * Prepares primal cuts and ...

Butcher (550 Madison)

New York, NY · On-site

$18 - $24/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Butchers are dynamic hospitality professionals responsible for handling, deboning, trimming, tying ... Reports all discrepancies to the Chef de Cuisine ("CDC") or Sous Chefs. * Prepares primal cuts and ...

Butcher and Culinary Assistant

Omaha, NE · On-site

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

Description: Join the Champions Run Team as a Butcher & Culinary Assistant! Are you passionate ... Work closely with our Executive Chef and culinary team to assist in food prep and kitchen support.

Butcher

New York, NY · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The menu is spearheaded by acclaimed Singapore-born Chef Akmal Anuar, who began his culinary ... Who We're Looking For 53 is seeking an experienced Butcher to join our culinary team. The ideal ...

Butcher (Meat & Fish Prep)

Miami, FL

$23/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or supervisor. Qualifications * Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Butcher, preferably within a high-volume culinary ...

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How much do butcher chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for butcher chef in the United States is $18.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a butcher chef?

To thrive as a Butcher Chef, you need expertise in meat selection, cutting techniques, and food safety, often backed by culinary training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with specialized knives, saws, grinders, and HACCP protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and strong communication skills help ensure precision and efficient teamwork in the kitchen. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, safety standards, and smooth kitchen operations.

What are the typical challenges a butcher chef faces when working in a high-volume kitchen?

In a high-volume kitchen, a Butcher Chef often faces challenges such as managing time efficiently to process large quantities of meat, ensuring consistent portion sizes, and maintaining strict food safety standards. Balancing speed and precision is crucial, as is collaborating closely with culinary and procurement teams to meet menu demands and minimize waste. Adapting to varying cuts, special customer requests, and inventory fluctuations also requires flexibility and strong communication skills.

What does a butcher chef do?

A Butcher Chef, also known as a butcher or meat cutter, is responsible for preparing, cutting, trimming, and portioning various types of meat, poultry, and sometimes fish for cooking or sale. They ensure proper handling, storage, and quality of meat products, often working closely with chefs to provide specific cuts required for recipes. Butcher Chefs also maintain cleanliness and safety standards in their work area, and may be involved in ordering and inventory of meat products.
Infographic showing various Butcher Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,449 per year, or $19 per hour.

$18.50 - $23/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Allen Brothers Commitment to Excellence

Consistent Quality | Responsible and Strategic Sourcing | Unmatched Craftsmanship / Service

The Elite Brand Since 1893

Allen Brothers sources the highest quality product available in the market. Our team of master butchers hand cuts each piece of consistently aged meat to perfection. Delivering excellence, for 130+ years. Allen Brothers has proudly stood as a symbol of excellence for generations and remains committed to leading the way for many more to come.

Allen Brothers passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with customers through the most experienced network of sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.

Mission: The mission of The Chefs’ Warehouse & Allen Brothers is to provide the world’s greatest ingredients to the world’s best chefs.

Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:

Curious & Creative

Hungry For Food & Results

Entrepreneurial

Forward Thinking & Flexible

Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)


Position Summary: As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the Butcher contributes to our success by preparing specialty cuts of meat in a timely and efficient manner to meet our customer’s expectations.

What you’ll do:

  • Select products from pick tickets and stage for production
  • Cut product to meet customer specifications
  • Transport finished product to appropriate packaging line utilizing carts
  • Weigh product to ensure compliance with customer/company specifications
  • Replenish stock as needed
  • Maintain work area clean and orderly
  • Must maintain product integrity with proper handling & report damage to management immediately
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures
  • Follow all federal, state and local HACCP, OSHA & GMP guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

About you:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.

• 1+ years of previous work experience.

• Experience in a food processing environment preferred.

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The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Perks & Benefits:

  • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

Company Description

One of the leading meat purveyors in North America, Allen Brothers is recognized for outstanding products, industry-leading practices and unrivaled service. From the hand-selection of our meats to our meticulous aging methods and hand-cut custom portioning, every step of the Allen Brothers' process is precise, time consuming, and performed to our customer's exact specifications. No shortcuts, no compromises.

In 2013, The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc., acquired the Allen Brothers business, now known as Allen Brothers 1893, LLC, as part of its Midwest and center-of-the-plate expansion. Today, Allen Brothers continues to focus on distributing the highest quality meats and other products to the best chefs across the country.

The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. ( WWW.CHEFSWAREHOUSE.COM ) is North America’s leading distributor of specialty, protein, and broadline offerings, providing the world’s greatest ingredients to North America’s best chefs for over three decades. From the most dish-dazzling center of the plate proteins to highly sophisticated and luxurious ingredients to integrate across any menu, The Chefs’ Warehouse provides our large base of more than 35,000 customers a world-class variety of products that are 2nd to none: supporting chefs in their pursuit of culinary excellence and making their wildest culinary visions a reality.

We are also proud to share that we are Great Place to Work®-CertifiedTM and live by our values of always being curious and creative, hungry for food and for results, entrepreneurial, flexible and supportive of our peers and our clients.