Chef

Overview

Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We arethrilled to have been recently crowned the 'Best Pub Employer' for 2025 at The Publican Awards!

Join us as a Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar!

Real Chefs Wanted. To Cook Real Food .Sounds like a basic request - it's a key ingredient for our chefs. Learn the art of authentic BBQ cooking and become a master of the flames as we take your career to a whole new level.

Our kitchens are busy places, hubs of excellence for BBQin, grillin' & smokin' & training grounds for our talented team. We can offer you real progression opportunities and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.

So, if you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking, apply now & join the gang.

Responsibilities

• Cook authentic BBQ and master the flames as part of a busy kitchen.
• Work in a kitchen focused on BBQ, grilling, and smoking.
• Engage in training and progression opportunities through the Hickory's Training Academy.
• Contribute to a positive team culture that supports work-life balance.

Qualifications and How You'll Shine

• Passionate chef who wants to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar - that's up to £3.00 per hour in tips.
• The chance to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported all the way from USA.
• Excellent training & progression opportunities - through our award-winning Hickory's Training Academy.
• Birthday reward meal on us for you & your friends - every year.
• Free smokin' BBQ on shift - team food & drinks menu.
• Christmas Day off work - every year.
• Moments that matter - Paid occasion days off (Wedding day, kid's first day at school, moving into first home & more).
• Team Player card - 25% discount for you & 5 friends in all Hickory's (rising to 50% for loyal service).
• Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you.
• A packed team social & engagement calendar & annual team party - think competitions, challenges, pizza nights & more.
• A chance to 'give a bit back' with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids.
• Up to £500 for you - through the refer a friend scheme.

Up for the challenge? Click apply now - we can promise it will be one heck of a ride!