{"id":8335,"date":"2018-06-12T11:06:03","date_gmt":"2018-06-12T10:06:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jameswhelanbutchers.com\/info\/?p=8335"},"modified":"2018-06-12T11:12:03","modified_gmt":"2018-06-12T10:12:03","slug":"delighted-to-announce-we-are-opening-our-first-shop-in-cork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jameswhelanbutchers.com\/info\/8335\/delighted-to-announce-we-are-opening-our-first-shop-in-cork\/","title":{"rendered":"Delighted to announce We are opening our first shop in Cork"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Multi-award-winning James Whelan Butchers is delighted to announce Cork as its next location for its craft butchery excellence and expertise, creating 15 jobs in the region.\u00a0 From September, Dunnes Stores in Bishopstown Court, Bandon Road will host the artisan butchers, with a state of the art retail space, offering food lovers in Cork a retail experience on par with best international standards and featuring artisan meat and farm products from small producers across Ireland as well as some small specialty farms in Europe.<\/p>\n

In 2016, James Whelan Butchers launched its collaboration with Ireland\u2019s 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.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

\"jwb-bishopstown-court-1\" 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.<\/p>\n

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.\u00a0 The current CEO Pat Whelan, James and Joan\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the jobs announcement, Pat Whelan said \u201cJames 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.\u00a0 Working as part of our team isn\u2019t simply a job, but a gateway to a rewarding and fulfilling career, where hard work is rewarded and ambition is nurtured.\u00a0 We\u2019re looking for people who share our passion for creating great food, people who will invest as much in us, as we will in them.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

Pat added \u201cWe 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 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.\u00a0 It would be so great to have the opportunity of training some Corkonians to become the next great Master Butchers.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n

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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. \u201cJames 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.<\/em> \u201c<\/p>\n

To find out more about how you can join the team at James Whelan Butchers email careers@jwb.ie<\/a> or visit Careers Opportunities page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Multi-award-winning James Whelan Butchers is delighted to announce Cork as its next location for its craft butchery excellence and expertise, creating 15 jobs in the region.\u00a0 From September, Dunnes Stores in Bishopstown Court, Bandon Road will host the artisan butchers, with a state of the art retail space, offering food lovers in Cork a retail […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1,18],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n