15 May 2018
By Bryan Smyth
bryan@TheCork.ie
James Whelan Butchers will open a new outlet in Dunnes Stores in Bishopstown Court, Bandon Road. The store will be ready fo opening by September.
Pat Whelan, CEO James Whelan Butchers and Joe Duke, Manager, Dunnes Bandon Road Cork review plans for Cork’s first James Whelan Butchers shop opening in September.
Pic Diane Cusack
In 2016, James Whelan Butchers launched its collaboration with Ireland’s leading retailer Dunnes Stores, also a family business with immense heritage and a strong sense of pride in delivering quality products to its loyal customers for generations. This collaboration has led to the opening of three James Whelan Butchers shops in Dublin – Cornelscourt and Rathmines in 2016 and more recently in Swords in 2017.
Visitors to the Avoca Stores in Rathcoole and Kilmacanogue will be aware of this award-winning butcher as both shop feature James Whelan Butcher shops on site and many food lovers will also be aware of the original founding butchers shop in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. James Whelan was also the first Irish butchers to open an online shop, back in the early 2000s.
James Whelan Butchers first opened in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, in 1960, by husband and wife team, James and Joan Whelan who are fifth generations butchers and farmers. The current CEO Pat Whelan, James and Joan’s son, has been at the realm since 1999 and has developed the brand nationally and internationally, creating award winning artisan products, which appear on the shelves of some of the leading international retailers, including Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Whole Foods.
Currently employing more than 110 people, James Whelan Butchers is now recruiting for a wide range of positions – from those interested in beginning a career in butchery right through to experienced butchers, for their new shop in Cork.
Speaking on the jobs announcement, Pat Whelan said “James Whelan Butchers is a company that truly celebrates talent, and we work with our staff to ensure they reach their full potential, through continuous professional development. Working as part of our team isn’t simply a job, but a gateway to a rewarding and fulfilling career, where hard work is rewarded and ambition is nurtured. We’re looking for people who share our passion for creating great food, people who will invest as much in us, as we will in them.”
Pat added “We are also seeking individuals who are looking for a change in career, or perhaps people who are taking their first steps on their career journey to join our Butchers Academy Programme where we are training the next generation of master butchers. All that we ask them to bring with them is a passion for great food, great customer service and a willingness to be taught by some of the leading lights in the industry. When these butchers graduate from our Academy, they take up positions within James Whelan Butchers, from customer facing, management to business and product development, all continuing to serve our loyal customers with a deep understanding, respect and knowledge of the business and the art of butchery. It would be so great to have the opportunity of training some Corkonians to become the next great Master Butchers.”
James Whelan Butchers will open at Dunnes Stores Bishopstown Court from September, Manager Joe Duke is looking forward to introducing his customers to the brand. “James Whelan Butchers is well known for its innovative approach to its craft. Our customers can look forward to buying and tasting award winning quality meat products from a team of approachable, friendly and knowledgeable experts. The shop will be such a great addition to the already great shopping experience we have here in Dunnes Stores Bishopstown Court. “
To find out more about how you can join the team at James Whelan Butchers email careers@jwb.ie or visit www.jameswhelanbutchers.com
About James Whelan Butchers:
James Whelan Butchers is a fifth-generation family-owned and run butcher business and producing high quality products is part of their DNA. In 1960 James Whelan Butchers first opened their doors in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary.
James Whelan Butchers, is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality, naturally reared meat directly from their butcher shops to your door. To meet this goal, they work with traditional artisan craftspeople and farmers to source the finest quality products you can buy. Their history and experience in agricultural processes uniquely gives their craftspeople the expertise to control and develop high standards at each stage of the supply chain from selection to maturation, to end-product refrigeration and presentation.
Having their own farm, abattoir and shops to sell their produce allows James Whelan Butchers to give people that essential element of trust that every consumer requires when they buy meat today in James Whelan Butchers shops or order online. James Whelan Butchers high standards are achieved by constantly assessing and reassessing every aspect of their business. They do this by listening to their customers and people.
James Whelan Butchers is available at:
● Oakville Shopping Centre, Clonmel
● Dunnes Stores, Cornelscourt
● Dunnes Stores, The Swan Centre, Rathmines
● Dunnes Stores, The Pavilions Shopping Centre, Swords
● Avoca, Rathcoole
● Avoca, Kilmacanogue
● Dunnes Stores, Bandon Road, Cork
