Operations Head Chef 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 an Operations Head Chef and we can offer you a generous package of up to £47,000 per year PLUS Tip Jar plus uncapped bonus plus car contributions! We’re looking for a Operations Head Chef to lead our passionate brigades of BBQ enthusiasts, you will be responsible for running our bespoke kitchens, and delivering the very best food that a Smokehouse can offer. Are you an experienced or aspiring Area Chef looking for your next challenge? You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and you will receive a competitive package. As a Operations Head Chef, we can offer you amazing opportunities due to our exciting expansion plans and a company culture that really cares and embraces work life balance. Apply now and we can tell you all about it. Key responsibilities of our Operations Head Chef: Inspire, motivate and manage the back of house managements performance and succession Oversee enthusiastic and hardworking teams delivering a quality service to a high standard Promote a positive work place culture, through training and development and living and breathing our five star values Supporting the Exec.Chef in the continous development and growth of our kitchens Ensuring all kitchen complaince, driving high standards throughout Essential requirements of a Hickory’s Operations Head Chef : Previous experience in a similar role within a fast-paced restaurant environment Ability to lead and inspire multiple teams Possess excellent organisational skills Flexible and adaptable in your approach to work Prepared to travel and commute for the opportunity Must have a driving license and access to a carr Thank You’s & Benefits: A generous Operations Head Chef package of up to £47,000 per year 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) Road trips to the Southern States, Europe & UK and stacks of enrichment opportunities Wellbeing support & 24-hour access to our wellness programme, plus a Wellbeing Champion in each restaurant to support you Our pledge to a work-life balance – monitoring & managing through our Red Zone 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 If that sounds good or does it leave you wanting to find out more? Click ‘apply’ now and you could be our next Operations Head Chef. REF: INDSP ASCNO