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WHO WE ARE

Moriarty Meats is a family run locally sourced butcher shop and café bar in Buffalo, New York. We enhance the food culture of the region by providing skillfully cut meat, curated products, and unique experiences. We share our customers’ appreciation of good food and good company, and we embrace our shop’s ability to elevate and inspire everyday life.

OUR VALUES

💡We are thoughtful. In a world where speed dominates, we bring a thoughtfulness to all of our work, from the treatment of the animals we cut through the customer experience in our shop. We believe that high quality products and experiences shouldn't be rushed.

🔗 We foster connection. We value real relationships with our customers, farmers, and community. We provide a welcoming space where customers feel appreciated and develop a deeper connection to their food.

🚢 Our shop transports people in time and space. The specialty butcher shop is a rarity today. We love when customers share how Moriarty Meats resonates with them; whether it's a memory of European travel or a neighborhood butcher shop from their youth, our shop takes people on an inner journey.

🍋 We are zest! As much as anything else, fun and appreciation are important elements of our business. Born of our own sense of adventure and pursuit of a self-defined life, Moriarty Meats is a conduit for inspiring others to enjoy their own lives... and maybe cook up some meat while they're at it!

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JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Line Cook/Butcher (full-time)

If you love to cook, have an interest in butchery, and want to work with the highest quality local ingredients—this is your dream job!

Moriarty Meats & Cafe is a whole animal butcher shop and café that values craftsmanship, creativity, and community. We’re looking for a full-time Line Cook to split time between our café kitchen and butchery operations. This is a unique opportunity to grow your culinary skills while learning from skilled butchers in a supportive, small-team environment.

What You’ll Do:

Prepare thoughtfully crafted, seasonal dishes using house-butchered meats and locally sourced produce.
Learn butchery fundamentals and assist with meat prep and value-added production.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in both the kitchen and butcher space.
Work collaboratively with the café and butcher teams to ensure seamless, high-quality service.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

No late nights. Enjoy full-time hours without the grind of dinner rushes or late service.
Incredible ingredients. Cook with top-quality local meats and produce.
Opportunity to learn. Develop your culinary chops and deepen your understanding of butchery in a hands-on, real-world setting.
Tight-knit team. Work in a small business where your contributions matter and your growth is supported.

Who You Are:

A passionate cook with strong line experience and curiosity about where meat comes from.
Interested in whole animal butchery, food systems, and seasonal cooking.
A dependable team player who values quality and takes pride in their work.
Organized, clean, and ready to jump into a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment.

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should have a culinary degree and 2 years of kitchen experience. Compensation is commensurate with experience, from $18-22/hr.

Ready to grow your skills and be part of something meaningful?

Send your resume and a short note about why this position excites you to hello@moriartymeats.com

Assistant Butcher (full-time)

Moriarty Meats is looking to hire a full time butcher to fabricate fresh meat from the whole animals that we intake weekly.

Sample tasks include:

Breaking down sides of beef, lamb, and pork into case-ready cuts
Making sausage and prepared foods

Setting up presentation of retail cases

Accepting deliveries and placing orders

Assisting customers during retail hours
Depending on experience, possible opportunity to help in the cafe kitchen

Skills/Qualifications

Candidates should have a culinary degree and 3 years of kitchen experience. Experience in whole animal butchery is ideal! Compensation is commensurate with experience, from $18-24/hr. Experienced butchers may be considered for a more advanced role.

Please email hello@moriartymeats.com with a resume and letter of interest.

Butcher Shop Counter Worker (part-time)

At Moriarty Meats, we're more than just a butcher shop—we're a community hub that values quality, tradition, and exceptional customer service. We specialize in high-quality, locally sourced meats and homemade products. As a small business, everyone plays a crucial role in our success, and we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming atmosphere where our team members can grow and make an impact.

Position Overview: We’re looking for an enthusiastic Counter Worker to join our team. In this role, you’ll be the face of Moriarty Meats, helping customers at the butcher counter, managing our shop freezer, and ensuring that everyone who walks through our door receives top-notch service. If you have a passion for food, enjoy working with people, and are eager to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide exceptional customer service by assisting with meat selections, performing secondary meat cutting, packing meat, and handling transactions.
Manage the butcher shop freezer, including organizing, restocking, and tracking inventory.
Support butchers by restocking supplies, labeling, and maintaining cleanliness at the counter.

What We’re Looking For:

A passion for food and a desire to learn about different meat cuts and culinary uses.
Strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-focused attitude.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Attention to detail, especially when it comes to handling and packaging products.
Basic math skills for managing the register and inventory.
Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Why You’ll Love Working Here: At Moriarty Meats, we offer more than just a job—we offer a place where you can grow and make a difference. As part of our small, close-knit team, you’ll work with high-quality products and be valued for your contributions. You’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, share your love of food with our customers, and be part of a company that cares about its community and its employees.

How to Apply: Interested? We’d love to hear from you! Please fill out this form and submit your resume and cover letter to hello@moriartymeats.com.

Café Bar Counter Server

Moriarty Meats is looking for an outgoing counter server for our Café Bar! You’ll be an important part of our customer service team, greeting customers with a smile when they walk in the door and offering assistance with anything they need. This role is ideal for friendly, personable workers who appreciate our combination of casual service and upscale food in our unique setting.

*We are not currently hiring but will keep any applications for future needs*

Part-time, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and/or Saturdays.

Job responsibilities include:

Greet customers as they come into the café bar and offer your assistance with their orders
Ring up food orders and communicate those orders to the kitchen staff, making sure to note any special requests so all items are made correctly
Explain menu items to customers with enthusiasm and descriptive language, and be knowledgeable about our ingredients so you can tell customers about our commitment to quality ingredients and whole animal butchery
Run orders from the kitchen to tables
Bus tables and ensure a clean eating environment

Job Skills & Qualifications:

Required:

Availability lunches - Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays
Excellent communication skills
Positive attitude and friendly demeanor

Preferred:

Previous food service experience
Experience handling cash and using credit card processing machines

If you think you are a fit for this job and our company, please fill out the form here!