Butcher at Bourbon & Bones - Peoria

Job Summary:

Bourbon & Bones Chophouse & Bar - Square One Concepts, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Butcher to join the team. As a Master Butcher at Bourbon & Bones Chophouse & Bar, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest quality of meats and seafood are delivered to our kitchen. You will be responsible for sourcing, preparing, and maintaining an inventory of prime cuts, while collaborating closely with our Executive Chef and culinary team. This role requires expert knowledge of meat selection, butchery techniques, and a keen eye for detail. The Master Butcher will also oversee the training and development of junior butchers and ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Source and select premium quality meats and seafood from trusted suppliers, ensuring the highest standards are maintained.
• Utilize expert knowledge of various cuts of meat, butchery techniques, and aging methods to provide an exceptional range of products.
• Perform precise and efficient butchery, including portioning, trimming, deboning, and tying meat cuts according to specific recipes and customer requests.
• Ensure proper storage, organization, and rotation of inventory to maintain freshness and minimize waste.
• Collaborate with the executive chef and culinary team to develop new menu items, specials, and customized cuts to meet guest preferences.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area and adhering to food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
• Train and mentor junior butchers, providing guidance on proper butchery techniques, knife skills, and product knowledge.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, new products, and techniques, continuously seeking opportunities to enhance the butchery program.
• Assist in conducting regular inventory counts and maintaining accurate records of product usage, ensuring proper stock levels are maintained.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, such as sharp objects and chemicals.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be eighteen years old.
• Proven experience as a Master Butcher or similar role in a high-end restaurant or butcher shop.
• Exceptional knowledge of meat cuts, butchery techniques, aging methods, and meat handling procedures.
• Strong understanding of quality control measures, including selecting and inspecting meats for freshness, texture, and marbling.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and working in a kitchen.
• Exposure to extreme heat, steam, and cold is present in a kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work late nights and unpredictable hours.

Benefits & Perks:

• Accrual up to 40 hours of PTO
• Dining Discounts – 50% off your meal at any Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers and 25% off your meal at any Bourbon & Bones
• Corporate Shoe Program through Shoes for Crews and Skechers
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• 401(k)

Full – Time employees are eligible for the following additional benefits:

• Medical & Prescription
• Dental & Vision
• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Discount Pet Care Plan

*For a complete list of our benefits please visit: squareoneconceptsinc.com/careers