Retail Culinary Lead

Spotted Trotter • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spotted Trotter is a wholesale manufacturing and butcher shop, not a restaurant. The Culinary Lead plays a key role in bringing The Spotted Trotter experience to life through thoughtful preparation, merchandising, and execution of the full product range, including charcuterie, fresh sausage, cuts, and select smoked items. This is a hands-on, self-directed role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment without the structure of a traditional line kitchen. The successful candidate will be responsible for daily prep, slicing, packaging, and transforming product into retail-ready offerings that keep the case and farmers market displays fresh, abundant, and compelling. Working alongside both the production and retail teams, this role requires strong organization, cleanliness, and respect for shared kitchen space.

Requirements

• Strong culinary skills and comfort working hands-on with meat and in cold environments
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency and follow-through
• Awareness of food cost, waste reduction, and product utilization
• A sharp eye for quality and what looks good in a retail case
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Positive, professional attitude and willingness to jump in where needed
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Availability for days, weekends, and occasional special events
• Comfortable working with and handling meat

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of food handling, basic butchery, and/or charcuterie
• Previous experience in culinary, retail food, or food production

Responsibilities

• Prepare, slice, portion, and package charcuterie, fresh sausage, meat cuts, and select smoked items
• Maintain a full, fresh, and visually appealing retail case
• Ensure product quality, consistency, and proper rotation at all times
• Work through inventory efficiently, turning product into sellable formats
• Adjust prep based on sales trends, seasonality, and upcoming markets/events
• Communicate product needs and gaps to the Retail Manager
• Help build a strong, well-rounded product mix for both retail and farmers markets
• Support execution for market days and special events
• Adapt quickly to changing volume and customer demand
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace while sharing kitchen space with production
• Follow food safety standards and proper handling procedures
• Stay on top of prep lists, storage, and daily kitchen flow without direct supervision
• Work closely with the Retail Manager and Production Manager
• Communicate clearly about product availability, prep status, and needs
• Contribute to a positive, efficient team environment

Benefits

• Dental and vision coverage at 75% paid (after 90 days of full-time employment)
• STD, LTD, and Life Insurance at 100% paid (after 90 days of full-time employment)
• 401k with a 4% company match with immediate vesting after 1 year of employment
• Monthly Retail Stipend for each full-time employee to use in our Butcher Shop ($100 for single employees / $200 for married employees or employees living with their children)
• 6 paid holidays
• 4 paid sick/personal days
• Generous vacation package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees