Front-of-House Manager — Prospect Butcher Co., Brooklyn, NY — September 2024 to present

Prospect Butcher Co. is an independent shop in Brooklyn focused on ethically sourced meat. I run the front of the shop: looking after customers, managing the team on shift, handling ordering and supplier relationships, and keeping on top of food safety and sanitation records.

I also break down whole animals, prepare cuts and sausages, run butchery classes for customers, and have visited farms and suppliers to understand where the meat comes from.

It’s retail and operations in a small business — no one to hand things off to. You stay calm when it’s busy, keep the team in good shape, and make sure the detail doesn’t slip.