• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. 
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few. 
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we’re looking for

• Strong butchery experience, whole carcass breakdown, high level of finished product
• Leadership and organisation
• Production planning and scheduling
• New product development
• Impeccable food safety standards, full and rounded understanding of HACCP and the highest food safety standards
• Experience of running  a large scale production facility, charcuterie experience a plus
• HACCP committee experience ideally
• Experience of supplying retail/restaurant and direct to consumer meat products

The Newt Butchery is at the centre of our food production, sourcing beef, lamb and venison, direct from our farm, and pork and poultry from local farms. In June of 2023 the butchery department moved into a brand new state of the art facility, blending raw production, cured an cooked meat production and a visitor attraction hosting workshops and inspiring guests and customers with our nose to tail whole carcass butchery approach. Our aim is to become the leading whole carcass butchery operation in the country. Buying only whole carcass and using the whole animal. We supply our own internal customers from retail to various restaurants, giving us a unique opportunity to utilise everything we buy, the butchery facility has had national press recognition for its design.

The Newt in Somerset 

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases. 
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• The opportunity to ensure your views are heard and shape the future of the business via our Employee Engine Room.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan
• Complimentary meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including monthly Gather and Grow Motivational Speakers and our regular fun squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few. 
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we’re looking for

• Strong butchery experience, whole carcass breakdown, high level of finished product
• Leadership and organisation
• Production planning and scheduling
• New product development
• Impeccable food safety standards, full and rounded understanding of HACCP and the highest food safety standards
• Experience of running  a large scale production facility, charcuterie experience a plus
• HACCP committee experience ideally
• Experience of supplying retail/restaurant and direct to consumer meat products

The Newt Butchery is at the centre of our food production, sourcing beef, lamb and venison, direct from our farm, and pork and poultry from local farms. In June of 2023 the butchery department moved into a brand new state of the art facility, blending raw production, cured an cooked meat production and a visitor attraction hosting workshops and inspiring guests and customers with our nose to tail whole carcass butchery approach. Our aim is to become the leading whole carcass butchery operation in the country. Buying only whole carcass and using the whole animal. We supply our own internal customers from retail to various restaurants, giving us a unique opportunity to utilise everything we buy, the butchery facility has had national press recognition for its design.

The Newt in Somerset 

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.