Build on your Career in Food, Retail & Hospitality
Join the Meatsmith Team – A Store That Champions Quality, Teamwork & Growth

Are you passionate about good food and great service? Do you thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoy mentoring others? At Meatsmith, we’re proud to offer a role that combines high-quality products, a supportive team, and real opportunities to lead and develop.

We're currently seeking a Retail Assistant to join our St Kilda & Brighton stores. This is a casual role, supporting our butchers in all things customer service and getting involved in the day-to-day operations of the stores.

Why Join Meatsmith?

We’re more than just a butcher shop. Meatsmith brings together craftsmanship, quality, and service in a retail setting that’s dynamic, collaborative, and deeply connected to Melbourne’s food culture.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

- Team-driven culture – Collaborate with experienced, passionate people across retail, butchery, and kitchen

- Ongoing development – Gain deeper knowledge of premium products

- Employee benefits – Generous staff discounts and exclusive dining offers across the Trader House group





- Exceptional produce – Work with Victoria’s best meats, wine, cheese, and pantry staples

- Work-life balance – No late nights and versatile rosters

- Well-connected locations – St Kilda store easily accessible by public transport

Ready to bring your leadership skills to a new environment?
Apply via Seek with your CV and a short cover letter.

‘…(Andrew) McConnell’s venues have always been Melbourne’s own hospitality university and will do a lot of the heavy-lifting in replenishing that talent. It’s really something, watching a big team glide through their paces.’ Gemima Cody, The Age Good Food

Trader House is a collective of restaurants, bars, and specialty retail stores by Melbourne-based chef, cookbook author and columnist Andrew McConnell and photographer Jo McGann. They are Gimlet at Cavendish House, Apollo Inn, Cutler, Supernormal, Cumulus Inc., Marion, Builders Arms Hotel, Bar Miette, Cote Basque, Meatsmith Heritage Butcher and Morning Market.Find your work/life balance with a new job in the food & retail industry!

📌 Retail Assistant (St Kilda)
🏢 Meatsmith Specialty Butcher & Wine Merchant
📍 St Kilda