Overview
Start an exciting new chapter in your hospitality career at Hickory's Smokehouse - We are thrilled to have been recently crowned the ‘Best Pub Employer’ for 2025 at The Publican Awards!
Join us as a Grill 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’ and training grounds for our talented team. We offer real progression opportunities and a company culture that cares and embraces work life balance. You work hard for us, and we will invest in you. Big time.
If you are a passionate chef who would love to master the art of authentic BBQ cooking, apply now and join the gang.
Responsibilities
* Cook authentic BBQ, grill, and smoke dishes to meet our standards.
* Work in a busy kitchen environment and contribute to a high‑quality customer experience.
* Learn and apply techniques in authentic BBQ cooking under Hickory’s Training Academy principles.
Benefits
* A package of up to £15.66 per hour including Tip Jar – that’s up to £3.00 per hour in tips!
* Opportunity to work in one of our £250k bespoke built kitchens, with authentic smokers imported from the 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 back with fundraising activities for Cash For Kids
* Up to £500 for you – through the refer a friend scheme
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